Gender: Feminine
Origin: Estonian
Meaning: “violet; pansy.”
(KAHN-nee-ke)
The name comes directly from the Estonian word, kannike, meaning “pansy; violet.”
The designated name-day is June 2nd.
Another form is Kanni.
Sources
- http://www.behindthename.com/namedays/lists/est.php
- http://online.ectaco.co.uk/main.jsp?do=e-services-dictionaries-word_translate1&status=translate&lang1=45&lang2=en&source_id=5598898
I’m definitely going to be suggesting this to people who are looking for a less common botanical name. Violet has grown quite a bit in popularity and I know some people are less than pleased.