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Anaïs
grace, favor
Origin
HebrewFrench
Used in
fr
Origin and meaning of Anaïs
Anaïs is a Provençal-Occitan form of Anne, tracing back to the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace, favor'. Popular across southern France, it enjoyed strong INSEE rankings between the 1990s and 2000s, boosted by the fame of writer Anaïs Nin. French parents pick it for its melodic sound and the elegant emphasis carried by its final accented syllable.
Variants around the world
How Anaïs sounds in other languages.
AnnaAnneAna
Famous people
- Anaïs Nin— writer
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anaïs mean?
The name Anaïs means grace, favor.
What is the origin of the name Anaïs?
Origin of Anaïs: Hebrew and French.
What are the international variants of the name Anaïs?
International variants of Anaïs: Anna, Anne, and Ana.