Anna Rashid

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Anna Rashid — grace, favor
682K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Anna Rashid is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Anna is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. Dal latino Anna, dall'ebraico חַנָּה (Hannah), "grazia, misericordia." Sant'Anna è la madre della Vergine Maria. The surname Rashid: Rashid is the transliteration of two male given names: Arabic: راشد Rāshid and Arabic: رشيد Rashīd (also spelled Rasheed), both meaning 'rightly guided', 'having the true faith', or alternatively, 'the high one'. In Islamic tradition, al-Rashid is one of the 99 names of Allah, and thus as a personal name is often used with the word abd (عبد الرشيد, ʻAbd al-Rashīd; "servant of the rightly guided"). Anna is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 682K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Anna reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Anna

Meaning: grace, favor

Hebrew

Dal latino Anna, dall'ebraico חַנָּה (Hannah), "grazia, misericordia." Sant'Anna è la madre della Vergine Maria.

Surname: Rashid

Vietnamese

Rashid is the transliteration of two male given names: Arabic: راشد Rāshid and Arabic: رشيد Rashīd (also spelled Rasheed), both meaning 'rightly guided', 'having the true faith', or alternatively, 'the high one'. In Islamic tradition, al-Rashid is one of the 99 names of Allah, and thus as a personal name is often used with the word abd (عبد الرشيد, ʻAbd al-Rashīd; "servant of the rightly guided").

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Anna is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Anna by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Anna has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Anne
  • Hannah
  • Annalisa
  • Annamaria
  • Anita
  • Anya

Notable People Named Anna Rashid

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Anna Rashid:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Anna?
The first name Anna originates from Hebrew. Dal latino Anna, dall'ebraico חַנָּה (Hannah), "grazia, misericordia." Sant'Anna è la madre della Vergine Maria.
When was Anna most popular?
The name Anna reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Rashid?
The surname Rashid originates from Vietnamese. Rashid is the transliteration of two male given names: Arabic: راشد Rāshid and Arabic: رشيد Rashīd (also spelled Rasheed), both meaning 'rightly guided', 'having the true faith', or alternatively, 'the high one'. In Islamic tradition, al-Rashid is one of the 99 names of Allah, and thus as a personal name is often used with the word abd (عبد الرشيد, ʻAbd al-Rashīd; "servant of the rightly guided").
What are the origins of the name Anna Rashid?
The name Anna Rashid combines two different traditions: the first name Anna has Hebrew roots, while the surname Rashid originates from Vietnamese.
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