Osanna

o-ZAN-na

Italian

"praise the Lord; deliver us"

Osanna Origin and Meaning

The name Osanna is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "praise the Lord; deliver us".

An Italian form of expressive Hosanna, this spiritual name might appeal to those who enjoy nicknames Ozzy or Anna. Borne by a number of saints, including a 15th century Italian mystic, Osanna also appears as Ozana and Osanne in Romania and France respectively. The traditional Hosanna may work better however in English speaking countries if you want the religious expression to be obvious.

Osanna may also be an Old German name, used until around the 16th century. It was likely derived from the elements os meaning "God" and possibly hanna meaning "grace."

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Famous People Named Osanna

• Osanna Andreasi of Mantua blessed Italian mystic and stigmatic
• Osanna of Cattaro Serbian visionary and anchoress