Girl name
Anika name meaning
“grace; elegant”
Anika is a feminine name commonly linked to two sources: Hebrew Ḥannah, meaning grace, and Arabic anīqah, meaning elegant. Its connection with Ḥannah comes through Anna, of which Anika can be a form. These origins account for the two meanings associated with the name.
What does Anika mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Anika
Anika can be a form of Anna, from Hebrew Ḥannah, ‘grace’. It is also often associated with Arabic anīqah, ‘elegant’.
Anika in Islam and the Quran
Anika does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Anika
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Anika, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Anika: grace; elegant
- Devita: goddess
- Kanti: companion; radiant beauty
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Meaning of each word
- Anika: grace; elegant
- Indrayati: associated with the god Indra
- Novia: associated with November
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Anika Widiasari
Meaning of each word
- Anika: grace; elegant
- Widiasari: essence of knowledge
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Meaning of each word
- Meilina: the month of May; beautiful
- Anika: grace; elegant
- Wanda: appearance, outward form
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Anika Deviyanti
Meaning of each word
- Anika: grace; elegant
- Deviyanti: goddess; the Devi element
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Meaning of each word
- Anika: grace; elegant
- Tresna: love, affection
- Denok: a pretty or plump girl
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How to pronounce Anika
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /anika/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦤꦶꦏ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮔᮤᮊ |
Is Anika a girl’s name?
Yes, Anika is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Anika ranks #1,994 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Anika
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Anika
- Anika Mustari Beddutang · b. 1968
FAQ about the name Anika
What is the meaning of Anika?
Anika means grace; elegant. Anika can be a form of Anna, from Hebrew Ḥannah, ‘grace’. It is also often associated with Arabic anīqah, ‘elegant’.
Is Anika a girl’s name?
Yes, Anika is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Anika?
Anika is of Hebrew, European and Arabic origin.
Is the name Anika in the Quran?
Anika does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Anika have?
Anika has 3 syllables (A-ni-ka) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Anika?
Anika ranks #1,994 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Anika?
Some ideas: Anika Devita Kanti; Anika Indrayati Novia; Anika Widiasari.
Famous people named Anika?
Notable people named Anika include Anika Mustari Beddutang.
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