Anuschka

Anuschka is a German and Dutch diminutive form of Anna, which derives from the Hebrew name Channah, meaning grace or favor. The name entered European use through the Greek and Latin Anna, spreading widely as a result of the veneration of Saint Anne, mother of the Virgin Mary in Christian tradition. Anuschka reflects a Slavic-influenced diminutive suffix grafted onto the German form, giving it a warm, affectionate character popular in German-speaking regions. Related forms include Anja, Annushka, Annika, and Hanna.