Aniko
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- Name
- Aniko
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Aniko (Anikó) is a Hungarian diminutive of Anna, which has its origin in the biblical Hebrew name Hannah. The name is associated with the meanings 'the favored one', 'the charming one', 'the graceful one', as well as 'God is gracious' and 'God has shown mercy'.
What does the name Aniko mean?
Aniko (Anikó) is a Hungarian short form of Anna, which traces back to the biblical Hebrew name Hannah. The meanings include 'the favored one', 'the charming one', 'the graceful one', as well as the expressions 'God is gracious' and 'God has shown mercy'. The etymological roots are found in Ancient Hebrew, where the word channâh (חַנָּה) stands for 'grace', 'graciousness', 'gracefulness', 'charm', 'he was gracious', and 'he showed favor'. This form derives from the root ḥanān (חָנַן), which means 'to be kind', 'to be gracious', 'to have mercy', and 'to grant favor'. In Japan, the name is interpreted as 'the shine of the rising morning sun', while in Hawaiian it means 'wise intelligent turtle'. Other variants include Annerl, Annalia, and Annalie.
Where does the name Aniko come from?
Aniko is a feminine name that has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and carries the meaning 'the favored one'. The Ancient Hebrew word channâh (חַנָּה) represents the concepts of grace, graciousness, gracefulness, and charm, while the original root ḥanán (חָנַן) means 'to be kind', 'to be gracious', 'to have mercy', and 'to grant favor'. The language is Hungarian.
How do you pronounce Aniko?
The name Aniko is three syllables and has a steady rhythm. In German pronunciation, it is typically rendered as 'A-ni-ko' [ˈaːniko], starting with an open, long 'A' that radiates openness. The middle syllable '-ni-' adds a certain lightness to the sound with the bright 'i'. The final 'ko' adds a gentle accent with the clear 'k'. This makes Aniko sound friendly and structured – soft in flow and clear in conclusion.
When is the name day of Aniko?
The name day for Aniko is celebrated on February 8, July 26, October 5, and October 8.
Popularity
In Germany, Aniko is a well-known name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of the most common female baby names. The highest ranking was achieved in 2006 when it reached 906th place. In the last ten years, Aniko has been chosen as a first name approximately 90 times, placing it 2,565th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,317th.
Nicknames & pet names
Ani / Anika / Anikoko / Anki / Anni / Anoki / Koko
Famous people
- Aniko Csiky (ballet educator)
- Anikó Donáth (actress)
- Aniko Fur (Hungarian actress)
- Anikó Kanthak (musician/singer)
- Aniko Kantor (Hungarian handball player)
- Aniko Kovacsics (handball player from Hungary)
- Aniko Meksz (Hungarian handball player)
- Aniko Nagy (Hungarian handball player)
- Aniko Szamoransky (Hungarian handball player)
- Anikó Szenes (Jewish resistance fighter)
Frequently asked questions about the name Aniko
Where does the name Aniko come from?
Aniko is a feminine name with Hungarian roots, tracing back to the biblical Hebrew name Hannah.
What does the name Aniko mean?
The meaning of Aniko includes terms like 'the favored one', 'the charming one', and 'the graceful one'. It is also associated with expressions like 'God is gracious' and 'God has shown mercy'.
How popular is the name Aniko?
Aniko is relatively popular in Hungary and other countries where Hungarian names are appreciated, but it is not among the most common names in other regions.