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The Latin root of animus is cognate with Greek anemoi (wind), breath and Sanskrit aniti (he breathes).

In Italian, Spanish and Catalan, anima is most closely translated as "soul"

In Latin, animus and anima may both be translated as "soul" or "mind", depending on context.
anima is one of the two anthropomorphic archetypes of the unconscious mind

The word anima may come from the Proto-Indo-European language root *ane- ("to breathe")

(De Anima) is a major treatise by Aristotle on the nature of living things.
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Artist reflecting anima Lluwellyn at : "Anima design with a breath of soul"
Anima by la voz February 9, 2010
Latin word for soul.

Devastatingly beautiful girl.
My anima wants to die
Anima by Addirall October 21, 2020
When connected to Final Fantasy, it is a popular name for a summon. In Final Fantasy X, Anima is the most powerful summon.

Another example is in the newest game, Final Fantasy XIII. In this game, Anima is not a summon, but something called a Fal'cie.
1.When I summoned Anima, I completely owned everything in sight.

2. Anima is one of the crappiest Fal'cie. I like Eden SO much more.
Anima by Kuroneko97 May 22, 2010
Elemental Magic as proposed by the American Fire Emblem game. Used by mages. Beaten by dark magic but beats light magic.
I cast EXCALIBUR on you, bitch, and your Shine is no match. I just gotta watch out for Luna...
Anima by chaseafterstart June 24, 2004
She's a pure soul , short- tempered , doesn't like to share her problems , looks rude but soft hearted person
Anima ,She's a lady boss
Anima by Devisha November 23, 2021
Spirit energy that everything is composed of, Animals plants and even rocks contain some trace of anima according to the game Saga Frontier II
He is not my son, he has no Anima! He is less than a rock!
anima by Maxwell Armada June 30, 2004