Grace, favor, or blossom
Anushka is a Sanskrit name meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. In a Russian context, it originated as a diminutive form of Anna, which itself stems from the Hebrew name Hannah. It is also associated with the term for 'blossom' or 'flower' in certain Indian dialects.
Less common today
Anushka isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,739 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Prominent Indian film actress and producer
British-Indian sitar player and composer
Popular Indian actress in Telugu and Tamil films
