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Origin: Sanskrit

Meaning: Small; Soul

With multiple origins, Anima is a girl’s name meaning “the soul” in Latin and “small” in Sanskrit. With origins from the East and West, Anima is a name that can work with a variety of different cultures and languages. This is further helped by its easy spelling and pronunciation which simply rolls off the tongue. Fans of Radiohead and lead singer Thom Yorke may recognize the name Anima. It was the name of his third album which was nominated for several awards at the 2020 Grammy Awards.