Annas

Meaning

Proper Noun

Plural of Anna
A Jewish high priest known for having four sons and a son-in-law (Caiaphas) succeed him in his lifetime; and for cooperating with Caiaphas to have Jesus Christ crucified.

Origin

From Latin Annas (used in the Vulgate), from Ancient Greek Ἅννας, from Hebrew / Aramaic חנן‬ as a shortened form of חֲנַנְיָה.

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