Anca

Anca Origin and Meaning

The name Anca is a girl's name.

Anca is a feminine name with Romanian and Eastern European origins. In Romanian culture, where it's most commonly found, Anca functions as a standalone name rather than a diminutive. It may have evolved from the name Anna or as a shortened form of names containing the 'anc' sound. With its crisp, clean sound and symmetrical structure, Anca has maintained popularity in Romania and neighboring countries. The name is appreciated for its simplicity and elegance, featuring just two syllables with a melodic quality. Outside Eastern Europe, Anca remains relatively uncommon but is easily pronounced in most languages. The name carries connotations of strength and femininity in Romanian culture, though it lacks specific etymological meaning beyond its possible connection to Anna (meaning 'grace').

Famous People Named Anca

• Anca Grigoraș Romanian Olympic gymnast
• Anca Barna German tennis player
• Anca Măroiu Romanian Olympic fencer
• Anca Pătrășcoiu Romanian Olympic swimmer
• Anca Margareta Heltne Romanian Olympic shot putter
• Anca Parghel Romanian jazz singer
• (Mira) Anca Victoria Mărculeţ Petrescu Romanian architect and politician

The name Anca in Pop Culture

• Anca character in web comic "Ace Kilroy"