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Anelma

Quick answerAnelma is a Finnish feminine given name meaning "grace" or "favor," derived from the Germanic element *an-* (as in "Anneli") combined with a diminutive suffix.

Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#855
TrendStable
Peak year
Syllables3
OriginGermanic
LanguageFinnish
CultureFinnish
Letters6
Numerology1 Chaldean 1
Global rank#855

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Anelma

Anelma is a Finnish feminine given name meaning "grace" or "favor," derived from the Germanic element *an-* (as in "Anneli") combined with a diminutive suffix.

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Etymology

Anelma is a Finnish feminine given name meaning "grace" or "favor," derived from the Germanic element *an-* (as in "Anneli") combined with a diminutive suffix. It is primarily used in Finland and among Finnish-speaking communities, with no strong religious or historical prominence beyond its use as a modern, relatively rare name.

Anelma currently ranks #855 in the United States as a girl's name.

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