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Ani

Ани

A short form of Ana used as a name in its own right, ultimately from Hebrew Hannah: "grace" or "favour".

Meaning and origin

Ani began as an affectionate short form of Ana in several unrelated naming traditions, among them Bulgarian, Georgian, Romanian and various Spanish-speaking countries, and in each of them it now also stands on its own…

How to pronounce Ani

Bulgarian (Bulgaria)AH-nee /ˈani/

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