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Name Origin

Anaïs is a French feminine given name of Hebrew origin. It is a variant of Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.'

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Famous People

Anaïs Nin (1903-1977)

Writer, diarist

  • Known for her erotic and confessional writings.
  • Published numerous diaries and novels.

Anaïs Mitchell (1981-)

Singer-songwriter, musician

  • Grammy Award winner for Best Folk Album.
  • Known for her folk opera 'Hadestown'.

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