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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A pet form of Anna, meaning 'grace'
- Origin
- Low German/Frisian, pet form of Anna
- Pronunciation
- AHN-kuh
Anke is a pet form of Anna, which means 'grace.' It comes from Low German and Frisian, and it's said AHN-kuh. If you love the sound of Anna but want something shorter and a little more distinctive, Anke gives you that connection with its own character.
Meaning & Origin of Anke
Meaning: A pet form of Anna, meaning 'grace'.
Origin: Low German/Frisian, pet form of Anna.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Anke
AHN-kuhIPA /ˈɑːŋkə/
Popularity of Anke
Anke does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Anke mean?
A pet form of Anna, meaning ‘grace’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Anke?
Anke is pronounced AHN-kuh (IPA: /ˈɑːŋkə/).
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