Anoushka
Hindi · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Anoushka
The name Anoushka means "grace" or "favor" and is a diminutive of the Russian name Anna, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Hannah (Channah), meaning "grace" or "favor." It is primarily used in Russian, Slavic, and Indian cultures (often as a variant of Anushka), with notable historical context in Russia as a common affectionate form of Anna, and in Hinduism as a name associated with the goddess Lakshmi or general auspiciousness.
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Etymology
The name Anoushka means "grace" or "favor" and is a diminutive of the Russian name Anna, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Hannah (Channah), meaning "grace" or "favor." It is primarily used in Russian, Slavic, and Indian cultures (often as a variant of Anushka), with notable historical context in Russia as a common affectionate form of Anna, and in Hinduism as a name associated with the goddess Lakshmi or general auspiciousness.
Anoushka currently ranks #12,281 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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