Where does “Pollyanna” come from?
Pollyanna derives from English Anna, a female given name from Ancient Greek Ἄννα, ultimately from Hebrew חַנָּה meaning grace or favor.
Pollyanna (English): One who is persistently cheerful and optimistic,...
Definitions
- One who is persistently cheerful and optimistic,...
Ancestry of “Pollyanna”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | English | Anna | — |
| 2 | Late Latin | Anna | — |
| 3 | Koine Greek | Ἄννα | — |
| 4 | Hebrew | חַנָּה | grace, gracious |
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