Ananias
proper noun
Pronunciation: ˌænəˈnaɪəs
Definition
A masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God has been gracious.'
Examples
The historical figure Ananias is mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles.
My great-grandfather was named Ananias, a name passed down through several generations.
Scholars often analyze the different biblical characters who bore the name Ananias.
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