Anouk
/a.nuk/noun
A feminine given name, especially common in French and Dutch contexts.
Did you know?Anouk is often treated as a French diminutive form of Anne, ultimately from Hebrew Hannah, meaning “grace” or “favor,” so its magic is less occult than devotional: a blessing disguised as a name.
Etymological Timeline
Hebrew Bible
Hebrew
Ḥannāh
“A biblical female name meaning “grace” or “favor.””
Ancient Greek
Greek
Ánna
“The Greek form of the biblical name, used in early Christian tradition.”
Latin
Latin
Anna
“The Latinized form of the name, spread through Christian Europe.”
Old French
Old French
Anne
“The French form of the name Anne, later used widely as a feminine given name.”
Modern French / Dutch
French/Dutch
Anouk
“A diminutive or pet form of Anne used as a given name.”