noun

anima

Anima (noun) means the soul or animating principle of a living thing, especially as contrasted with the animus.

noun

The soul or animating principle of a living thing, especially as contrasted with the animus.

The inner self (not the external persona) of a person that is in touch with the unconscious as opposed to the persona.

The unconscious feminine aspect of a person.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin anima (“a current of air, wind, air, breath, the vital principle, life, soul”), sometimes equivalent to animus (“mind”), both from Proto-Indo-European *h₂enh₁- (“to breathe, blow”); see animus. Cognate with Ancient Greek ἄνεμος (ánemos, “wind”), Old English anda (“anger, envy, zeal”). More at onde.

Rhymes for anima

Ima lima sima Dima Mima prima Shima Fatima Jemima Kojima Tajima Oshima

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of anima?

"anima" (noun) means the soul or animating principle of a living thing, especially as contrasted with the animus.

What are the different meanings of anima?

"anima" has 3 main meanings: 1. The soul or animating principle of a living thing, especially as contrasted with the animus; 2. The inner self (not the external persona) of a person that is in touch with the unconscious as opposed to the persona; 3. The unconscious feminine aspect of a person.