Because of this emphasis on Scripture, Anan’s followers became known as Qa·ra·ʼimʹ, a Hebrew name meaning “readers. ”
Kuna Anani järelkäijad panid rõhku Pühakirjale, said nad tuntuks heebreakeelse nime qa·ra·ʼimʹ all, mille tähendus on ’ lugejad ’.