Ania

Variation of Hannah, Hebrew

"grace"

Ania Origin and Meaning

The name Ania is a girl's name of Polish, Russian origin.

Ania is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly popular in Poland and other Eastern European countries. It functions as a diminutive form of Anna, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' The name features a straightforward pronunciation (AHN-yah or AHN-ee-ah, depending on regional accents) that travels well across language boundaries despite its specific cultural roots. Ania has a delicate, feminine quality while maintaining simplicity and brevity. Though not widely used in English-speaking countries, it has gained some recognition with increased global cultural awareness. The name carries the warmth and timeless quality of its root name Anna while offering a fresh, slightly exotic alternative that's still easy to pronounce and spell.

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Famous People Named Ania

• Anna "Ania" Marson Anglo,Polish actress
• Ania Bukstein Russian,Israeli actress
• Anna "Ania" Dąbrowska Polish singer,songwriter
• Ania Dorfmann Russian,American pianist
• Ania Walwicz Polish,Australian poet
• Anna Katarzyna Magdalena "Ania" Wiśniewska Polish pop singer of band Ich Troje

The name Ania in Pop Culture

• Anna "Ania" Williams character on British soap "Family Affairs"