Ankica

Ankica is a South Slavic diminutive form of Anka, itself a short form of Ana, which derives from the Hebrew Channah, meaning grace or favor. The name is used primarily in Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, and Macedonian traditions as an affectionate or familiar form rather than a formal given name in its own right. Its broader family of related forms includes Anna, Anja, Anita, and Anica, all sharing the same ancient Semitic root.