Anaia

Anaia is a gender-neutral name used for various genders depending on the cultural background. As a girl's name, Anaia is the Hebrew variation of the biblical name Anaiah. Anaia is also regarded as a Basque boy's name from the Middle Ages. The meaning of Anaia is 'aná/' (to answer) and the 'yah/' (to allude to the Hebrew God), is 'Yahweh has answered' or 'God has answered'. The meaning of the name Anaia for boys is 'brother' (derived from the Basque 'anai'). The name might have several variations, including Annaea, Anaya, Annaia, Anaea, or Anaiah, out of which Anaya is the most popular variant. People with the name Anaia are considered practical, status-loving, fair, self-reliant, clever, ambitious, realistic, powerful, authoritative, courageous, and leading. One of the notable personalities to bear this name is Pêro de Anaia, the first colonial governor of Portuguese East Africa, now known as Mozambique.

Gender

Girl

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Meaning

brother; God has answered

Origin

Basque or feminization of Anaiah, Hebrew

Numerology

A is for accepting, your forgiving nature.

N is for name, a pleasant one indeed.

A is for admirable, you certainly are!

I is for ignite, the fire in you!

A is for amenable, for your easy going nature.

Lucky

Anaia lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Anaia in Pop Culture

• Oriel College Oxford (which takes its name from Latin oriolum = "gallery, porch")