African Names

These names occur in the mythologies and legends of the various peoples who inhabit Africa.

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Anansi M African Afro-American African Afro-American

Anansi (also spelled Ananse) is a masculine given name derived from the Akan language word ananse, meaning "spider". In West African and Caribbean folklore, Anansi is a prominent trickster figure who often assumes the fo...