Antje

Antje is a Low German and Frisian diminutive of Anna, itself derived from the Hebrew name Channah, meaning grace or favor. The diminutive suffix -tje is characteristic of Low German and Dutch pet-name formation, making Antje a common familiar form across northern Germany and the Netherlands. The name has been in steady use in Frisian-speaking regions of the Netherlands and Germany for several centuries. Related forms include Anke, Anje, and the fuller name Anna.