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GirlPronounced Classical Greek /a.rá.kʰnɛː/; English /ə.ˈɹæk.ni/

Arachne

A name meaning "spider".

Quick answer

Arachne is a girl name meaning "spider".

Pronunciation: Classical Greek /a.rá.kʰnɛː/; English /ə.ˈɹæk.ni/.

GenderGirl
Meaningspider
PronunciationClassical Greek /a.rá.kʰnɛː/; English /ə.ˈɹæk.ni/

Meaning and history

The name means "spider" in Greek. In Greek myth Arachne was a mortal woman who defeated Athena in a weaving contest. After this Arachne hanged herself, but Athena brought her back to life in the form of a spider.

Notes and context

Usage: greek mythology | Ancient Greek: Ἀράχνη