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Ansa

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AHN-sah'AHN-sah'2 syllables
🇫🇮Finnish
Cherished

MEANING

God's gift

ORIGIN

Finland

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from old Finnish, related to the word 'ansio' meaning merit or honor.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Finnish culture, names often reflect virtues or blessings.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Ansa has been used in Finland since the early 20th century as a given name, often signifying a cherished child.

🇸🇦Arabic
Gentle

MEANING

Friendly

ORIGIN

Middle East

ETYMOLOGY

Rooted in Arabic language, connected to 'uns', meaning friendliness or companionship.

CULTURAL NOTES

Ansa is sometimes used in Arabic-speaking countries as a name that reflects sociability.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, names with similar roots were used to denote positive social characteristics.

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FAQs About Ansa

The name Ansa means "God's gift" in Finnish, "Friendly" in Arabic.
Ansa has Finland and Middle East origins. Derived from old Finnish, related to the word 'ansio' meaning merit or honor.
Ansa is pronounced AHN-sah (AHN-sah). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Ansa include Ani, Sasa.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Ansa include Aino, Arvo, Sami, Mila.
The most common spelling is Ansa. Alternative spellings include Anza, Ansah.