Behind the name: 'Anika'
The name “ Anika” has more than one root as it is of Sanskrit, Hebrew, Japanese and Latin origins. It is a common name in Dutch, Finnish, Hindi and Swedish speaking countries. Anika is one of the 108 names of Goddess Durga. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word Anik ( अनीक ) meaning “splendour”. Anika ( अनिका ) in Sanskrit means graceful, brilliance or sweet faced. Its Hebrew and Latin meanings are similar, both meaning favor and grace. In Japanese the name describes an apricot from Nara, a tree which blossoms in springtime in Japan. Anika is a name with very old origins which has, over time, acquired different meanings in different languages and cultures .
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