Anica

Anica is a South Slavic diminutive form of Ana, itself derived from the Hebrew name Channah, meaning grace or favor. It developed as an affectionate pet form in Slovene, Croatian, and Serbian naming traditions, where it has long been used as an independent given name. Related forms include Anka, Anika, and Anička, as well as the broader family of names stemming from Anna across European languages.