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Anahi

“from a Guaraní legend of the ceibo flower”

About the name Anahi

Anahí comes from a Guaraní legend of the Paraná river region in South America. In the story, Anahí is a young Indigenous woman known for her singing; captured by Spanish conquerors and burned, she is transformed into the ceibo tree, whose red flowers recall her. The ceibo flower is the national flower of Argentina and Uruguay. The name is used in Spanish-speaking countries, and the Mexican singer and actress Anahí, a member of the group RBD, is a well-known bearer.

Meaning
from a Guaraní legend of the ceibo flower
Origin
Native American
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
ah-NA-hee(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Anahí

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Middle names for Anahi

  • Anahi Marie
  • Anahi Grace
  • Anahi Lynn
  • Anahi Nicole
  • Anahi Isabella

Questions about Anahi

What does Anahi mean?
Anahi is a Native American name meaning "from a Guaraní legend of the ceibo flower".
How do you pronounce Anahi?
Anahi is pronounced ah-NA-hee, with emphasis on the second syllable.
What are variants of Anahi?
Variants of Anahi include Anahí.

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