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Anakin

A-nuh-kihn
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Anakin (name) means a male given name coined for fiction, borne by the character Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars. Example: “Anakin Skywalker later became Darth Vader.”

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A male given name coined for fiction, borne by the character Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars.
"Anakin Skywalker later became Darth Vader."
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_____ Skywalker later became Darth Vader.

Etymology

Coined by George Lucas, first appearing as "Annikin Starkiller" in early Star Wars drafts.

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What does “Anakin” mean?
The word “Anakin” means a male given name coined for fiction, borne by the character Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars.
How do you pronounce “Anakin”?
“Anakin” is pronounced A-nuh-kihn (/ˈænəkɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Anakin” in a sentence?
Here is “Anakin” used in a sentence: “Anakin Skywalker later became Darth Vader.”
What part of speech is “Anakin”?
“Anakin” is a name.