Anasi

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Anasi means 'spider' in Ghanaian Twi language. In Ashanti folktales, Anansi is known as a trickster figure who is usually depicted as a spider.
Popularity
Anasi is a rare name and not found in the top 1000 baby names in the United States or other parts of the world.

cartoon of the name Anasi
Cartoon of Anasi

Anasi Name meanings & History

The name Anasi has African origins, specifically from the Ashanti tribe in Ghana. The name Anasi means 'spider' in Ghanaian Twi language. In Ashanti folktales, Anansi is known as a trickster figure who is usually depicted as a spider. Greenlandic younger form of Anase. The name Anasi is commonly given to babies in Ghana and other African countries. However, it is not commonly used in other parts of the world.

Zodiac Sign of Anasi: Action Aries

Synonyms of Anasi:

A: Angry,Aggressive,Ambitious,Argumentative,Assertive,Action

N: Nagging,Nutrition,Neurosis,Nitpicking,Nice,Nervous,Neat

S: Sensuality,Solidity,Sex,Success,Social Standing,Status,Security

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

Anasi is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Common name
  • a Refined name

Related Names to Anasi

Other African names and folklore inspired names that are similar to Anasi include Anan, Anu, Asante, Bintu, Chioma, Jamila, Kofi, Lola, and Zola.