Cloud or vapor
In Hebrew, Anan refers to a cloud or vapor, often associated with the divine presence in biblical texts. In Arabic, the name can signify the horizon or the clouds. It is a short, rhythmic name that appears in the Old Testament as a minor character.
About 5 boys were named Anan in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Major figure in the founding of Karaite Judaism
A character from the Star Trek episode 'A Taste of Armageddon' · Star Trek