Gender: Feminine
Origin: Finnish
Meaning: “trap or; virtue.”
(AHN-sah)
The name is either derived from the Finnish word ansio meaning “virtue” or the Finnish word ansa meaning “trap.” It has even been attributed as a pet form of Anna. The name was borne by Russian born Finnish actress, Ansa Ikonen (1913-1989) pictured left. Its designated name day is September 4th.