Anci as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Anci

What is the meaning of the name Anci ?

The baby name Anci is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AN-tsee (approx. /ˈɑn.tsi/ — typical Hungarian),AN-see (English variant, /ˈæn.si/).

Anci is in Origin.

Anci is a diminutive form of Anna/Ana, used chiefly in Hungarian and South Slavic contexts. It ultimately derives from Hebrew Channah, meaning “grace” or “favor.” In Hungarian, the closely related pet forms Ancsi and Ancsa are common (with cs pronounced “ch”), while South Slavic usage often appears as Anči (with č = “ch”). The simplified spelling Anci is found in modern records, especially across diaspora communities, and may be pronounced “AHN-tsee” or “AN-chee,” depending on language.

As a familiar name within families and local circles in the 19th and 20th centuries, Anci gradually gained occasional independent given-name status late in the 20th century. Variants and cognates include Anna, Ana, Anne, Ann, Hannah, Anica, Anika, Anka, Ancsi/Ancsa, and Anči; parallel spellings such as Ancy also occur in South Asian Christian communities. Across traditions, the core meaning remains “grace,” with connotations of kindness and divine favor.

⚙ Anci is a rare name. It doesn't appear in any of the major national birth registries we track; we found only 95 recorded uses across 25 countries. Expect very few children to share this name.