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Name Origin

Anni is a Finnish diminutive of the name Anna, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. It's a popular and affectionate nickname.

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Famous People

Anni Albers (1899-1994)

Artist, textile designer

  • Pioneer of modern weaving
  • Influential Bauhaus instructor
  • Notable abstract art and textile designs

Anni Schmidt (1937-)

Author

  • Prolific writer of children's books
  • Best known for the 'Emil und die Detektive' series