Anouschka

Anouschka is a Dutch and German pet form of the Russian name Anna, itself derived from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning grace or favour. The diminutive suffix gives it an affectionate, informal character, and the spelling reflects Western European adaptations of Russian diminutive forms. The name gained some international recognition through the Dutch actress Anouschka Renzi. Related forms include Anuschka, Anushka, and Annushka.