Anansi

Anansi Meaning & Origin

About Anansi
The name "Anansi" is of Akan origin and is derived from the word "anansesem," which means "spider stories." Anansi is a popular character in West African folklore, particularly among the Akan people of Ghana. Anansi is depicted as a cunning and mischievous spider who uses his wit and cleverness to outsmart others. The name "Anansi" has come to symbolize storytelling, trickery, and wisdom, reflecting the character's role as a trickster figure in folklore.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Anansi are male.

Anansi Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -12.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANNS
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A50520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 N AE1 N S IY0
🌐 IPA
/anansi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A552

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Anansi in Braille

Here's how to represent Anansi in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Anansi in braille

How to Spell the Name Anansi in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Anansi using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Anansi in sign language

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