Annika
Annika is a German female given name.
Annika is a female given name used in German-speaking contexts.
Which one should you use?
While Annika is the standard form, Anni and Nika are informal variants.
Did you know?
- Germany has a strong tradition of 'Rufnamen', or called names, meaning a person named Annika might have a different official legal name but be known only as Annika to everyone.
- Although Annika is a popular name in Germany, it is actually a diminutive form of Anna that originated in Scandinavia.
- In some Northern German dialects, Annika was historically used as a 'pet name' for Anna before becoming a formal standalone name on birth certificates.
Examples in context
- Hallo, Anni. Wie geht es dir?Hello, Anni. How are you?
- Annika ist meine beste Freundin.Annika is my best friend.
- Ich habe Annika gestern angerufen.I called Annika yesterday.
- Ist das Annika?Is that Annika?
Example conversation
Julian and Sarah are looking at a photo.
- JulianWer ist die Frau auf dem Foto?Who is the woman in the photo?
- SarahDas ist Annika.That is Annika.
- JulianSie sieht sehr nett aus.She looks very nice.
- SarahJa, Annika ist wirklich sehr lieb.Yes, Annika is really very sweet.
