Female Name
Anica
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
diminutives
Squishmallows
Writing Systems
АницаSerbian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
69/100
youthful80%
wholesome65%
refined80%
strange120%
Meaning & Etymology
Anica is a female given name used among Romanians, Serbs, Slovenes, Croats, etc. It is a diminutive form of Anna, which means 'grace' or 'favor' in Hebrew. The name Anica is closely related to other diminutives such as Anicka, Anika, and Anka. It is also a regional variant of the name Ance in Lithuanian.
Etymology
Original Form:
Anna
Evolution:
Anica evolved as a diminutive form of Anna, adapting to the phonetic and cultural contexts of the regions where it is used.
Source:
Slovene, Croatian, and Serbian linguistic traditions.