Anneliese

Anneliese is a German and Dutch compound name formed by combining Anna and Liese, the latter being a short form of Elisabeth. Anna derives from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning grace or favor, while Elisabeth traces back to the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning my God is an oath or my God is abundance. The name has been popular throughout German-speaking Europe and Scandinavia for centuries, carried in part by the enduring veneration of both Saint Anne and Saint Elisabeth in Christian tradition. Related forms include Annelies, Anneliesa, and Annelise.