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Name Origin

Anke is a German given name, often considered a short form of the names 'Anna' or 'Anneke'. It carries the traditional meaning associated with these names, which can be interpreted as 'grace', 'favor', or 'God's favor'.

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Famous People

Anke Huber (1975-)

Tennis player

  • Reached a career-high singles ranking of No. 4 in the world.
  • Won 7 WTA singles titles and 6 WTA doubles titles.

Anke Engelke (1965-)

Comedian, actress, and television presenter

  • Known for her satirical comedy and impersonations.
  • Won numerous awards for her work in German television.

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