Anica

Anica is a South Slavic diminutive form of Ana, itself the Latin and Greek rendering of the Hebrew name Channah, meaning grace or favor. It has been used as an independent given name in Slovenia, Croatia, and Serbia for centuries, carried by numerous folk figures and saints venerated in those regions. Related forms include Anika, Anka, and Anička, as well as the full form Ana and its broader cognate Anna.