Annika
Annika is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, via Swedish and Dutch origin, meaning “Grace, favour”.
| Meaning | Grace, favour |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Swedish and Dutch |
| Pronunciation | AH-nih-kah |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Sweden, Finland, Germany, Netherlands |
Meaning and origin of Annika
Annika is a Swedish, Danish, Dutch and German diminutive of Anna, from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace' or 'favour'. Hannah is the mother of the prophet Samuel in the Hebrew Bible, and Anna is the name Christian tradition gives to the mother of Mary. In Scandinavia Annika became a name in its own right. Annika, the friend of Pippi Longstocking in Astrid Lindgren's books, and golfer Annika Sörenstam are well-known bearers.
Is Annika a Christian name?
Annika is rooted in Anna, a name honoured in Christianity through Saint Anne and in Judaism through Hannah, mother of Samuel.
How popular is Annika?
Well established in Scandinavia and Germany and used more widely in recent years.
Gifts with the name Annika
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Annika
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Annika mean?
Annika means 'Grace, favour'. It is of Hebrew, via Swedish and Dutch origin.
Is Annika a Christian name?
Annika is rooted in Anna, a name honoured in Christianity through Saint Anne and in Judaism through Hannah, mother of Samuel.
How do you pronounce Annika?
Annika is pronounced AH-nih-kah.
Is Annika a boy or girl name?
Annika is usually a girl name.