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Nancy (name)
Nancy is a common English language given name for women. The name is of Hebrew origin and it is a diminutive form of Anna or Anne, which means "grace" or "favor".
Pronunciation
Nancy is pronounced as /ˈnænsi/.
Etymology
The name Nancy was originally a diminutive form of Anne or Ann. It began to be used as a proper name from the 18th century onwards. The name Anne is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Hannah (חַנָּה Ḥannāh), meaning "grace" or "favor".
Related Terms
- Anne: The name from which Nancy is derived. It is of Hebrew origin and means "grace" or "favor".
- Hannah: The Hebrew name from which Anne is derived. It also means "grace" or "favor".
- Grace: A common English name for girls, which is also the meaning of Nancy.
- Favor: Another English name for girls, which is also the meaning of Nancy.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nancy
- Wikipedia's article - Nancy
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