Anya

Anya is a Russian diminutive of Anna, which derives from the Hebrew name Channah, meaning grace or favor. It has long been a familiar and affectionate form of Anna throughout Russia and Eastern Europe, carried into broader English-speaking use during the twentieth century. The name appears in Russian literature and culture, including as a character in Anton Chekhov's play The Cherry Orchard. Related forms include Anja, Annya, and Annja, as well as the parent name Anna itself.