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Anișoara is a Romanian diminutive of Ana, itself derived from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning grace or favor. The suffix -șoara is a typical Romanian endearing diminutive, giving the name a tender, affectionate quality that made it popular in rural and folk contexts throughout Romania and Moldova. Hannah was borne by the mother of the prophet Samuel in the Hebrew Bible, lending the name's extended family a long devotional history. Related forms include Ana, Anca, Anița, and the broader international variants Anna and Anne.