Nanna
Found 6 entry about "Nanna"
NAN-nah(Danish)
The name Nanna is pronounced "NAH-nah."
Nanna Name meanings & History
Nanna is derived from the Old Norse word "naudr," meaning "need, necessity." In Norse mythology, Nanna was the goddess of love and was married to Baldr, the god of light and purity. Possibly derived from Old Norse nanþ meaning "daring, brave". In Norse mythology she was a goddess who died of grief when her husband Balder was killed. Nanna is used as a female name.
Zodiac Sign of Nanna: Neat Virgo
Synonyms of Nanna:
N: Neat,Nice,Nervous,Neurosis,Nutrition,Nitpicking,Nagging
A: Action,Ambitious,Angry,Assertive,Argumentative,Aggressive
Nanna is:- a Common name
- a Informal name
- a Natural name
- a Refined name
- a Simple name
- a Strange name
- a Wholesome name
Famous People
There are several notable people with the name Nanna, including Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir, the vocalist of the Icelandic band Of Monsters and Men, and Nanna Skovgaard, a Danish handball player.
2.) Nanna (Female)
Usage: German
Meanings: The meaning of Nanna varies based on its origin. In Norse mythology, it means "daring" or "courageous". In Sumerian mythology, it means "illuminator" or "shining one". In Arabic, it means "sweetheart" or "beloved".
Description: The name Nanna has multiple origins. In Norse mythology, Nanna was the goddess of peace and the wife of Baldr. The name also has roots in Sumerian mythology, where Nanna was the god of the moon. Additionally, Nanna is a name of Arabic origin meaning "sweetheart" or "loved one". The meaning of Nanna varies based on its origin. In Norse mythology, it means "daring" or "courageous". In Sumerian mythology, it means "illuminator" or "shining one". In Arabic, it means "sweetheart" or "beloved". Diminutive of Anna (compare English Nan). The name Nanna is suitable for parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their baby girl.
3.) Nanna (Female)
Usage:
Meanings: Nanna means "daring" or "adventurous" in Old Norse.
Description: Nanna means "daring" or "adventurous" in Old Norse. Diminutive of Anna (compare English Nan). Nanna is used as a first name for baby girls.
4.) Nanna (Male)
Usage: Sumerian Mythology
Meanings: The meaning of the name Nanna varies depending on the source, but it generally means "daring" or "brave".
Scripts: ???(Sumerian Cuneiform)
The original spelling of Nanna is Nanna in Norse mythology, and the name is often spelled the same way in modern usage.
Description: The name Nanna has its roots in Norse mythology. In Norse mythology, Nanna was the wife of Balder, the god of light, and the daughter of Nep, the god of wisdom. The meaning of the name Nanna varies depending on the source, but it generally means "daring" or "brave". Meaning unknown. This was the name of the Sumerian god of the moon. He was the son of Enlil and the husband of Ningal. Nanna is a name that can be used for baby girls, but is not typically used for boys. It is a name that is often associated with strength and bravery, and is a great choice for parents looking for a unique name that still has a strong meaning.
5.) NANNA (Female)
Usage: Scandinavian
Meanings: From Norse mythology, Nanna was the wife of Balder. Her chief duty was to accompany her husband to Hel. The name is a derivative of the Old Norse nenna (the brave, the persevering) or from the Gothic nanpjan (daring). (NAN-NAH)
