Annikki

Annikki is a Finnish feminine name, functioning as an elaborated diminutive form of Anna, which itself derives from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning grace or favor. In Finnish mythology and literature, Annikki is notably the name of the sister of Väinämöinen in the Kalevala, the Finnish national epic compiled by Elias Lönnrot in the nineteenth century, lending the name strong cultural resonance in Finland. Related forms include Anni, Annikka, and Anna.