Quick answer
Arachne is a girl name meaning "spider".
Pronunciation: Classical 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