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Anica

AH-nee-kah

Popularity

#8968

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

1,097

Peak Year

#39 in 2001

First Recorded

1970

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A diminutive of Anna, meaning "grace" or "favor." It is also sometimes considered a short form of Angelica, meaning "angelic."

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AniAnnNica

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Anica Dobra

    Serbian actress with a notable film career.

  • Anica Milenkovic

    Serbian singer known for her pop music.

Nicknames

AniAnnNica

Spelling Variations

AnnikaAnikaAnicka

Similar Names

AnnaAngelicaDanicaMonica

Personality Traits

GracefulKindElegantIndependent

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