Names Animus

Animus

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Animus is a Latin word meaning the rational soul or inner self. It is often associated with the concept of the anima animus, which describes the masculine and feminine aspects of the psyche. In modern usage, Animus can also be interpreted as a strong and purposeful attitude or disposition.
Pronunciation
AN-i-məs
The name Animus is pronounced as AN-uh-muhs.
Popularity
The name Animus is not ranked on any popular baby name lists.

cartoon of the name Animus
Cartoon of Animus

Animus Name meanings & History

Animus is a Latin word meaning the rational soul or inner self. It is often associated with the concept of the anima animus, which describes the masculine and feminine aspects of the psyche. In modern usage, Animus can also be interpreted as a strong and purposeful attitude or disposition. From the Latin animus meaning "the mind; the rational soul in man, intellect, will, courage, spirit, feeling, passion, pride, wrath, etc., the breath, life, soul". In Jungian psychology the animus is the masculine component of a feminine personality (see: Anima). Animus is a unique and uncommon name that may appeal to parents who are looking for a distinctive name with a strong meaning.

Zodiac Sign of Animus: Action Aries

Synonyms of Animus:

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

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

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

M: Mushy,Manipulative,Memory,Mommy,Mother,Maternal,Memorabilia

U: Utopia,Unity,Understanding,Universality,Undermining

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

Animus is:

  • a Devious name
  • a Serious name
  • a Upper Class name