Antje

Antje is a Frisian and Low German diminutive form of Anna, itself derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning grace or favor. It developed as a familiar pet form in the coastal Germanic-speaking regions of northern Germany and the Netherlands, where diminutives ending in -je are a common feature of the dialect. The name has been in steady use in Frisian-speaking communities for centuries and remains a recognizable regional given name today. Related forms include Antje's base name Anna, as well as other Low German and Dutch diminutives such as Anke and Anneke.