Anouk
Dutch · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Anouk
Anouk is a diminutive form of Anoushka, which derives from the Sanskrit name Anushka meaning "grace" or "favor," with roots in the ancient Indo-Aryan language family.
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Etymology
Anouk is a diminutive form of Anoushka, which derives from the Sanskrit name Anushka meaning "grace" or "favor," with roots in the ancient Indo-Aryan language family. The name is primarily used in French, Dutch, and Russian-speaking cultures, with particular popularity in the Netherlands and France, though it has no specific religious affiliation and gained modern recognition through notable figures like French actress Anouk Aimée.
Anouk currently ranks #13,640 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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