Origin, Meaning, And History Of Anais
The name Anais is a female given name and is believed to have its roots in the ancient greek word ‘Ἀναῗτις’ (Anaï̂tis) and the Old Persian word’ anahita.’ The term’ anahita’ represents the Iranian goddess of fertility and water. She has been historically identified with the Greek goddess Artemis and the Semitic goddess Ishtar. The term also means ‘immaculate’ and ‘undefiled.’
Anais is also considered the French Provençal and Catalan version of the name Anna, which stands for ‘gracious,’ ‘merciful,’ or ‘full of grace.’ Similar sounding Ania is the Polish derivative of the name Anna.
The name is claimed to have grown in popularity in France since the 1980s because of the famous Cacharel perfume ‘Anaïs Anaïs.’ After a few years of its release, Anais became one of France’s top ten favorite girl names.
The name Anna from which Anais is derived, has been widely used in different cultures and has different pronunciations depending on the cultural context. For example, in French, the name is pronounced as ‘Ah-nah-eez,’ whereas in Portuguese, it is spelled as ‘ah-nice.’ The Hebrew meaning of the name is ‘beauty,’ ‘favor,’ or ‘grace.’ In Slavic languages like Russian and Bulgarian, the name is a derivative of Hanna, which also means ‘grace’ or ‘favor.’
The famous cartoon show “The Amazing World of Gumball’ portrays a character namedAnais Watterson.She is one of the main characters, and although she is the youngest in the Watterson family, she is the most rational.
The name was also popularized by the child actor Raigan Olivia Newton, who playsAnais Barnes-Gainesin the show FBI: Most Wanted. She is the daughter of Charlotte Gaines and Sheryll Barnes, a lawyer, and special agent. In addition, the American crime series ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ had a character namedAnais Adler,由夏娃奥布莱恩。
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Famous People With The Name Anais
- Anaís MartínezDominican-American singer nominated for the Latin Grammy Awards
- Anaïs MitchellAmerican singer-songwriter, musician, and playwright who received the Tony Award for Best Original Score
- Anais Mokngar MaliFrench model who has walked for top fashion brands like Marc Jacobs, Vera Wang, and Derek Lam
- Anaïs DelvaFrench singer and actress known for playing Lucy Westenra in the French stage musical “Dracula, l’amour plus fort que la mort”
- Anaïs BescondFrench biathlete, olympic champion and world champion
- Anaïs VentardFrench former figure skater, the 2013 French National champion, 2013 Lombardia Trophy bronze medalist, and 2014 Bavarian Open bronze medalist
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The name Anais has grown in popularity over time even though it has fluctuated along the way. Have a look at the graphs below for more insight.
Popularity Over Time
The US Social Security Administration data shows that the name has been gradually growing in popularity and is at its best streak currently with 337 babies per million in 2021. In 1983, the name was given to only 31 babies per million.
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This graph reveals that the ranking of the name Anais has remained around the 1000 mark since the mid 80s. Its best rank stands at 819 in the year 2021.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Anais
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Popular Sibling Names For Anais
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Boy Sibling Names For Anais
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Girl Sibling Names For Anais
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Ana
Analisa
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Anaya
Anca
Ancelin
Ane
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Names With Similar Meaning As Anais
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Anais?
The name Anais means ‘immaculate.’
2. What is the origin of the name Anais?
Anais has a Greek origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Anais?
Anais is pronounced as ah-naiz.
4. What are some short names for Anais?
Ani,安娜,Nia,原子力安全保安院一些好的昵称for Anais. However, keep in mind that you can modify these choices according to your likes and dislikes. You may even get inspired by other names and make your short names.
5. Which middle names go well with Anais?
The name Anais implies gracious or merciful. So, you may consider middle names with similar significance. Some options are Joy, Cassandra (shining), Nicole (people of victory), and Celeste (heavenly).
6. Is Anais a name commonly used in a specific country or region?
Anais as a name is most popular in France and the United States. In these countries, it ranked 91 and 841, respectively.
7. Are there any unique or interesting facts about the name Anais?
Yes. Anaïs Nin was a famous French-born American diarist, essayist, and writer of short stories. Her diaries or journals she started writing in her teenage years are extensively studied. The published journals she wrote from 1933 onward provide a deep insight into her personal life and relationships.
