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Name Origin

Annika is a Scandinavian given name, most commonly found in Sweden, Finland, and Norway. It is a diminutive form of Anna, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'.

scandinavianfinnishswedishnorwegiandiminutiveannagracefavor

Famous People

Annika Sörenstam (1970-)

Golfer

  • Won 10 major championships
  • Dominated women's golf in the early 2000s
  • First woman to shoot a 59 in a professional tournament

Annika Beck (1994-)

Professional tennis player

  • Reached a career-high WTA ranking of No. 36

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