Anko

Anko is a female first name that originates from West Frisian and is considered a diminutive of Ane, a variant of the name Anna. The origin of the name traces back to Hannah and translates to "the favored one" or "the graceful one."

What does the name Anko mean?

Anko, a girl's name, is a West Frisian diminutive of Ane, which is a variant of Anna and traces back to the name Hannah. The meaning of the name is "the favored one" or "the graceful one". Its roots lie in ancient Hebrew, derived from the term channâh (חַנָּה), which means "grace", "favor", "elegance", "charm", "he was gracious", and "he showed favor". The related root ḥanān (חָנַן) stands for "to be gracious", "to show mercy", "to have compassion", and "to grant favor". The boy's name Anko is also considered a Basque form of Ancus, which means "the bent one" or "the twisted one", derived from the Latin ancus, meaning "bent", "bound", "twisted", and "crooked". In Japanese, the name translates to "sweet bean paste".

Where does the name Anko come from?

Anko is a name that is used for both females and males and has ancient Hebrew as well as Latin origins. The ancient Hebrew word origin channâh means "grace", "favor", "elegance", "charm", "he was gracious", "he showed favor". The origin ḥanán means "to be gracious", "to show mercy", "to have compassion", and "to grant favor". The Latin term ancus stands for "bent", "bound", "twisted", and "crooked". The languages in which the name appears are Basque, Frisian, and Japanese.

How do you pronounce Anko?

The sound and pronunciation of the name Anko are simple and clear. Anko is typically pronounced as a two-syllable name, with a compact syllable structure. The pronunciation is usually "An-ko" [ˈaŋko], starting with an open 'a' sound. This creates a direct and stable sound effect. The open "-ko" at the end of the name gives it a clear finish. Anko thus appears grounded, calm, and present – a name that possesses a powerful and clear aura through its reduced form.

When is the name day of Anko?

The name day for Anko is celebrated on July 26.

Popularity

In Germany, Anko is a rare first name. It has not appeared in the German name popularity charts so far. The best placement for the name Anko was in 2006, reaching 2,063rd place in the Italian name charts. Between 1999 and 2024, Anko was chosen as a first name in Italy fewer than 10 times, placing it at 7,492nd. In the last ten years, no child in Italy has received this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Anki

Famous people

• Anko Mitarashi (known from the manga Naruto)