Anca
Fact sheet
- Name
- Anca
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Anca is a female first name that is used in Romania as a variant of Ana, a short form of the Hebrew name Anna. It can be directly translated as 'the Graced', 'the Charming', 'the Graceful' and also carries the meanings 'God is gracious' and 'God has shown mercy'.
What does the name Anca mean?
The name Anca, a Romanian derivative of Ana, is a short form of the ancient Hebrew name Anna. It translates as 'the Graced', 'the Charming', 'the Graceful' as well as 'God is gracious' and 'God has shown mercy'. Its roots lie in ancient Hebrew, derived from the term channâh (חַנָּה), which stands for 'grace', 'graciousness', 'gracefulness', 'charm', 'he was gracious', and 'he showed favor'. These terms come from the root ḥanān (חָנַן), which means 'to be gracious', 'to show mercy', 'to have compassion', and 'to grant grace'. Anca can also be used as a surname. Variants include Anja, Ania, Anya, Annia, Annja, Anija, Anita, Anjanka, Anjane, Antje, Ancia, and Anjuta.
Where does the name Anca come from?
The name Anca has ancient Hebrew origins and means 'the Graced' or 'God is gracious'. The root channâh represents concepts such as grace, graciousness, gracefulness, and charm, while the original form ḥanán carries the meaning of 'to be gracious', 'to show mercy', 'to have compassion', and 'to grant grace'. The language from which this name originates is Romanian.
How do you pronounce Anca?
The pronunciation of Anca is clear and concise. The name consists of two syllables and is usually pronounced in German as 'An-ka' [ˈaŋka] or [ˈanka], with the emphasis on the first syllable. The consonant combination 'nc' gives the name a distinctive structure. The open '-a' at the end provides a gentle finish, giving Anca a unique sound character.
When is the name day of Anca?
Anca celebrates her name day on April 21 and July 26.
Popularity
In Germany, Anca is a common name. In 2021, it ranked 3,608th on the list of most popular female baby names. Anca achieved its best ranking in 2018 at 2,749th. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it 5,715th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,302nd. Anca also shows rankings in the first name charts of various countries internationally.
Nicknames & pet names
Ancuța
Famous people
- Anca Barna (* 1977), German tennis player
- Anca Heltne (athlete from Romania)
- Anca Parghel (singer from Romania)
- Anca Patrascoiu (Romanian swimmer)
- Anca Tanase (Romanian rowing athlete)
Frequently asked questions about the name Anca
What is the origin of the name Anca?
Anca has ancient Hebrew roots and originally derives from the name Ana. It is commonly used in Romanian and often serves as a short form.
What does the name Anca mean?
The name Anca is associated with terms like 'the Graced', 'the Charming', and 'God is gracious'. Its origins lie in the Hebrew word channâh, which stands for grace and charm.
How popular is the name Anca?
Anca is particularly common in Romania and other Eastern European countries. Its popularity fluctuates but remains steady among parents looking for more traditional names.