Ananias
Meaning of Ananias
Ananias is a male name with Greek origins. It is pronounced as uh-NAY-nee-uhs (/əˈneɪniəs/) in English and ah-NAH-nee-uhs (/aˈnaɪniəs/) in Greek. The name has variations such as Anania. In terms of popularity, the name Ananias has been given to a modest number of newborn boys in the United States. Its usage has remained relatively stable over the years, with occasional fluctuations in rank and occurrence. While it may not be one of the most commonly chosen names, Ananias carries an air of uniqueness and charm that can make it a distinctive choice for parents seeking something different for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as ah-NAH-nee-uhs (/aˈnaɪniəs/)
English
- Pronunced as uh-NAY-nee-uhs (/əˈneɪniəs/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Ananias
| Ananias Davisson was a singing school teacher and compiler of shape note tunebooks, best known for his 1816 compilation Kentucky Harmony, which is considered the first Southern shape-note tunebook. |
| Ananias Dare was a colonist of the Roanoke Colony, husband of Eleanor White, and father of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in America, with the details of his death remaining unknown. |
| Ananias of Adiabene was a Jewish merchant and proselytizer who played a key role in converting people to Judaism in the city of Charax Spasinu during the early common era. |
