Ananias

Generally, the name Ananias is commonly given to babies of a specific gender and it has a Biblical significance. In the Bible, there are three characters with this name. One of these was a follower of Paul and the other one was recognized as a high priest. These were noble characters but the third Ananias who is also known as the husband of Sapphira was struck to death for deceiving the apostles. Other than being Biblical characters the name has some other meanings as well. The meaning of Ananias is ‘gift of God’ and ‘cloud of God’. Some other meanings also add ‘God is graceful’, ‘Jehovah's gracious gift’, and ‘God’s compassion’. All of the meanings define the name to be very special and to whom it would be given, the person would be considered a gift from God to their parents. In terms of popularity, the name is not listed among the top and is rarely used. Another example of the name is Brazilian football player Ananias Eloi Castro Monteiro.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

God has given

Origin

Hebrew

Numerology

A is for activities, for you have many.

N is for natural, the genuine side of you.

A is for agreeable, the best side of you!

N is for noble, your regal bearing.

I is for impress, for impress you will.

A is for able, for you surely are.

S is for sincere, a model of truth.

Lucky

Ananias lucky number is 5.

Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.

Famous People Named Ananias

• Ananias of Damascus Biblical Figure, known for helping convert Saul/Paul
• Ananias [another] Biblical Figure, husband of Sapphira
• Ananias Dare Father of the first child born of English parents in the New World, Virginia Dare