Anansi

Unisex

What does Anansi mean?

Trickster spider in West African lure

What's the origin of Anansi?

Akan

How is Anansi pronounced?

əˈnɑːnsi

What does it say about you to have a cat named Anansi?

Naming your cat Anansi suggests that you have an appreciation for African folklore and mythology. Anansi is a trickster figure in West African and Caribbean folklore, and is often depicted as a spider. It suggests that you have a creative and imaginative side, and that you enjoy stories and legends.

Is Anansi a good cat name?

Anansi has more syllables than most cat names, but if you want to make the name shorter, you can always give your cat a nickname. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for your kitty to recognize. Anansi isn't one of the most common cat names, so your kitty will make waves! If you love the name, you should pick it!

Anansi is found in these categories:

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Originates from African folklore, often associated with trickster spider tales.

Popularity

Based on likes, Anansi ranks #3,034 with users of MeowNames.com.

Anansi is not a common cat name. If you love to stand out, this is a very good thing!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Anansi was, over the past 30 days, the 4709th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of November 2024, Anansi is becoming rarer and less popular with new kitten owners. Our stats reveal that the moniker is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variance in rank for this name. That might suggest its popularity is based on seasonal factors or perhaps pop culture events.

In the past week, Anansi was viewed 15 times, and liked 0 times.

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