It was founded in 1500-500 BCE and this era of Hinduism is knwon as historic Vedic Hindu religion, while morden Hinduism started from 1700-1100BCE.
A biblical name, it is derived from the word 'channah' with the meaning grace, favor. Anna (Latin and Old Greek) was originally the Greek or Latin form of Channah (Hebrew) or Hannah. In the Old Testament of the Bible, Hannah was the mother of the prophet Samuel.
What does Nina mean? Nina [ni-na] as a girls' name is pronounced NEE-nah, NYNE-ah. It is of Spanish and Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Nina is little girl; great-granddaughter. Also diminutive of Ann (Hebrew) He (God) has favored me. In Slavic, a short form of names ending with -nina, such as Antonina. Neena is also a Hindi name meaning pretty eyes.