Anansi Name Meaning & Origin
/uh-NAHN-see/Name Origin
Anansi is a well-known figure in West African folklore, particularly among the Akan and Ewe peoples, representing a spider god and trickster. The name has spread through the African diaspora, especially in the Caribbean and among African-descended communities in the Americas.
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Ghanaian (Ewe) 60% -
Jamaican (African descent) 30% -
Nigerian (Yoruba) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Anansi
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
Growth of the name Anansi in the US (SSA Data):
Anansi Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 22
People with this name tend to be: Master Builder, powerful and practical (Master Number).