Meaning and history
Annikki is a Finnish feminine diminutive of Anna. Anna derives from Hebrew Ḥannah, meaning “grace” or “favour,” while the Finnish suffix -kki creates a familiar local form. Annikki also appears in the Kalevala as the sister of the hero Lemminkäinen, giving it a place in Finland’s national epic tradition. Notable bearers include Finnish singer Annikki Tähti and Finnish writer Annikki Kariniemi. The doubled consonants reflect Finnish spelling.