Anze

Anze, correctly spelled as Anže, carries the meaning 'God is gracious.' This name is a short form of Janez, the Slovenian variant of the biblical name Johannes.

What does the name Anze mean?

The name Anze, correctly spelled Anže, means 'God is gracious.' It is a short form of Janez, the Slovenian equivalent of Johannes. Essentially, Anže corresponds to the German short forms Hans or Hannes. In Slovenia, Anže has been one of the most sought-after boys' names for years.

Where does the name Anze come from?

The name Anže has its origin as a Slovenian short form of Johannes and derives from the Hebrew name Jochanan. This consists of the Hebrew components 'jô' for 'God' and 'ḥnn' for 'to be gracious to someone.' The ancient Hebrew formation is jô = God and ḥnn = to be gracious to someone. The language is Slovenian.

How do you pronounce Anze?

The sound structure of Anze is two syllables and clearly structured. In German pronunciation, it is generally pronounced as 'An-ze' [ˈan.tse]. The name combines a concise initial syllable with a distinctive ending. The '-ze' gives a bright, slightly tense final note, providing the name with a clear contour. Overall, Anze appears factual, modern, and precise – clear, reduced, and with a stable, sober presence.

When is the name day of Anze?

The most significant name days for Anže are June 24 and December 27.

Popularity

In Germany, Anze is a rather rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,047th on the list of the most common male baby names. In the last ten years, Anze has been used as a first name less than 10 times, which earned it the 8,008th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,767th.

Famous people

• Anze Lanisek (Slovenian ski jumper)