Ananias

Meaning

Proper Noun

  • In the New Testament, any of certain members of the early Christian church.
  • (with reference to Acts 5.3) A liar.
  • A male given name from Hebrew.

Origin

  • From Ancient Greek Ἀνανίας, from Hebrew חֲנַנְיָה.

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