Anelka
Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Anelka
Anelka is a diminutive form of Anna, derived from the Hebrew name Channah, meaning "grace" or "favor." The suffix "-ka" is a common Slavic diminutive ending, making it a Slavicized version of the classical name.
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Etymology
Anelka is a diminutive form of Anna, derived from the Hebrew name Channah, meaning "grace" or "favor." The suffix "-ka" is a common Slavic diminutive ending, making it a Slavicized version of the classical name.
The name is primarily used in Slavic cultures, particularly in Russia, Poland, and other Eastern European countries, with no specific religious association beyond its Christian roots through the name Anna. It gained modern recognition through French-Algerian footballer Nicolas Anelka, though the name itself predates his fame.
Anelka currently ranks #2,943 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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