Anneli

Anneli is a Scandinavian and Finnish feminine form ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning grace or favor. It developed as a diminutive elaboration of Anna, which itself spread throughout Europe via Latin and Greek from the biblical tradition. The name is particularly common in Finland and Estonia, where it enjoyed widespread popularity through the twentieth century. Related forms include Annelie, Annelies, and Anneliese, as well as the simpler Anna and its many European variants.