anna

¹ American

[ah-nuh] / ˈɑ nə /

noun

a former cupronickel coin of Pakistan, the 16th part of a rupee: last issued in 1960.
a former cupronickel coin of India, the 16th part of a rupee.

Anna ² American

[an-uh] / ˈæn ə /

noun

Douay Bible. Hannah.
a first name: from a Hebrew word meaning “grace.”

anna British

/ ˈænə /

noun

a former Indian copper coin, worth one sixteenth of a rupee

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Etymology

Origin of anna

First recorded in 1720–30, anna is from the Hindi word ānā

Example Sentences

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There’s already enough starch and butter in the meal, but if I did, it would be a pommes anna or potato and leek gratin.

From Slate • Nov. 21, 2018

I’m very under pressure, because you are making me pass tests to keep any chance of having anna in my life.

From Slate • Jun. 14, 2017

Gillard, warming to the Game of Thrones theme, replied to her fellow fan "Not addicted - me allayafa anna!"

From The Guardian • May 29, 2013

Sure. — anna Some research suggests that there might be a link between status in social hierarchies and health outcomes that does not depend on access to healthy food, excercise, etc.

From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2010

“Not well at all,” he replied dolefully, holding out one anna.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya

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