Ans

Ans is a Dutch feminine name functioning as a short form of names beginning with An-, most commonly Anna or its compound forms such as Antonia or Anselma. Anna itself derives from the Hebrew name Channah, meaning grace or favor, and has been widely used throughout Christian Europe owing to the veneration of Saint Anne, the traditional mother of the Virgin Mary. Ans is used primarily in the Netherlands and Belgium as an independent given name. Related forms include An, Anja, and Annelies.