anni

Anni is a feminine given name used in several European countries. In many languages it is a diminutive form of Anna, though in some places it is established as an independent given name. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Hannah (Channah), meaning "grace" or "favor," and its association with Anna reflects patterns of name formation in Western Europe.

In usage, Anni is particularly common as a standalone name in Finland and Estonia, and in German-speaking countries it is also used as a given name, sometimes functioning as a pet form of Anna. The name has appeared in various forms over time, and is related to Anna and Anny in different languages.

Notable people with the name include Anni Albers (1899–1994), a German-born American textile artist and a central figure of the Bauhaus movement; and Anni Friesinger-Postma (born 1977), a German former speed skater who won multiple Olympic medals.

The name Anni continues to be used today, sometimes with regional spellings such as Anny. It is commonly discussed in onomastic sources as a traditional European given name with feminine connotations.