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Anu
Anu is a girl's name. "Grace" or "favour", from Hannah. Short, and very common across the Baltics and Nordics.
Meaning
"Grace" or "favour", from Hannah. Short, and very common across the Baltics and Nordics.
Origin
Estonian form of Anna, from Hebrew.
Name day
The traditional Estonian name day for Anu is July 26. In Estonia and Finland that is a day to send a quick word of congratulation. Name-day calendars differ between countries and are updated from time to time, so the same name can fall on another date across the border.
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A short Estonian form of Maria (Miriam); the traditional meaning is often given as "beloved" or "wished-for child".
Kadri
Usually linked to the Greek for "pure". Kadripäev on 25 November is an old Estonian folk celebration.
Anne
"Grace" or "favour", from Hannah. Widespread in Estonia, Finland and the Nordics.
Liis
"God is my oath." A friendly short form used as a name in its own right.
Marta
"Lady" or "mistress of the house".
Hanna
"Grace" or "favour". Popular right across the Nordic and Baltic region.
Source: Traditional Estonian name-day calendar; etymology is the standard documented origin. · checked 2026-09-04
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anu mean?
"Grace" or "favour", from Hannah. Short, and very common across the Baltics and Nordics.
When is Anu's name day?
The traditional Estonian name day for Anu is July 26. It can fall on a different date in Finland or Sweden.
Where does the name Anu come from?
Estonian form of Anna, from Hebrew.
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