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.
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
