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Anais

/ah-na-EES/Lingala · a girl’s name

A form of Anne/Anna, ultimately meaning “grace” or “favor.”

How to say it
ah-na-EES
Given to
Girls
Used in
DR Congo, Congo-Brazzaville
How common
uncommon

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

Anais

Nicknames & short forms

Ana