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Anika

The meaning of Anika is 'favor, grace' or 'merciful' or 'sweetness of face'. It is a feminine name that originated in Scandinavia. In the Hindu religion, Anika is also one of the many names of goddess Durga. Anika is sometimes used as the diminutive form of Anne. Famous people named Anika include Anika Noni Rose, an African-American actress known for voicing the first African-American princess for Disney in 'The Princess And The Frog'.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

sweetness of face

Origin

Nordic diminutive of Anne or African, Hausa

Numerology

A is for altruism, the unselfish you.

N is for noble, your regal bearing.

I is for impress, for impress you will.

K is for kid, the child within.

A is for advantage, for you are blessed with many.

Lucky

Anika lucky number is 9.

The mission for 9 is to reach its highest state of consciousness, and to help others also achieve this spiritual awareness. 9 is not afraid to transform, and its malleable spirit inspires others to explore their own ranges of motion. Since 9, in many ways, has transcended the physical plane, it must constantly remember to anchor itself.

Famous People Named Anika

  • Anika Noni Rose American singer and actress
  • Anika Larsen American actress and singer
  • Anika (born Annika Henderson) British,German singer
  • Anika Poitier daughter of actors Sidney Poitier and Joanna Shimkus
  • Anika Nováček daughter of tennis player Karel Nováček
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Anika in Pop Culture

  • Bettina Phillips character in "House of Reckoning" by John Saul
  • Bettina "Boo" Jordan character on TV's "Bunheads"
  • Bettina Kathy Bates' character on "Six Feet Under"
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