Annas
See also: annas
English
Etymology 2
Anglicism of Ancient Greek Άννας (Ánnas), from Hebrew / Aramaic חנן (khanan) as a shortened form of חֲנַנְיָה (khananya).
Proper noun
Annas
- (biblical) 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.
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