Anouska

Anouska is a Dutch elaborated form of Anouk, itself a French and Dutch diminutive of Anna, which derives from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning grace or favor. The layered diminutive suffixing gives the name a particularly affectionate, intimate character common in Dutch and French naming traditions. The name gained some international visibility through the British actress and model Anouska Hempel. Related forms include Anouk, Anna, Hannah, and Anushka.