Aneta – Name Meaning
Aneta is a feminine given name of Slavic origin. It is derived from the Greek name Anastasia, which means “resurrection” or “rebirth”. The name Aneta has been popular in Eastern Europe since the Middle Ages and is still widely used today.
Origin and History
The name Aneta is believed to have originated in the Slavic countries of Eastern Europe, such as Poland, Ukraine, and Russia. It is derived from the Greek name Anastasia, which means “resurrection” or “rebirth”. The name was popularized by the Russian princess Anastasia Romanov, who was murdered during the Bolshevik Revolution in 1918.
In Poland, Aneta is a diminutive form of Anna, which means “grace” or “favor”. In Ukraine, it is a diminutive form of Anastasiya, which means “resurrection” or “rebirth”. In Russia, it is a diminutive form of Anastasya, which also means “resurrection” or “rebirth”.
Popularity
Aneta has been a popular name in Eastern Europe since the Middle Ages and remains so today. According to data from the United States Social Security Administration (SSA), Aneta was the 1,845th most popular baby girl’s name in 2019. It was most popular in New York City that year.
Famous People Named Aneta
There are several famous people named Aneta:
- Aneta Corsaut (1933-1995) was an American actress best known for her role as Helen Crump on The Andy Griffith Show.
- Aneta Langerová (born 1983) is a Czech singer-songwriter.
- Aneta Sablik (born 1988) is a Polish singer who won the third season of Must Be The Music.
Variations of the Name
Variations of the name Aneta include: Annetta (English), Annita (Spanish), Annitta (Finnish), Annitah (Hebrew), and Netta (Hebrew).
