English Explanatory Dictionary

Ananias

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ænəˈnaɪəs/

Word forms

Ananias Hananiah

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ἀνανίας (Ananías), from Hebrew חֲנַנְיָה (khananyá).

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