Ninian

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"Little saint," "Devotee of St. Ninian"
Popularity
Ninian is a relatively uncommon name and is not among the top 1000 names in the US or UK.

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Cartoon of Ninian

Ninian Name meanings & History

"Little saint," "Devotee of St. Ninian". From the name of a 5th-century British saint, known as the Apostle to the Picts, who was apparently responsible for many miracles and cures. He first appears briefly in the 8th-century Latin writings of the historian Bede, though his name is only written in the ablative case Nynia [1]. This may represent a Brythonic name *Ninniau [2][3]. The name Ninian is used as a first name for boys.

Zodiac Sign of Ninian: Neat Virgo

Synonyms of Ninian:

N: Nagging,Nutrition,Neurosis,Nice,Nervous,Neat,Nitpicking

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

A: Aggressive,Argumentative,Ambitious,Angry,Assertive,Action

Ninian is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Ninian Comper, the Scottish architect who designed many churches in London; Ninian Stewart, a Scottish football (soccer) player.

Related Names to Ninian

Niall, Neil, Nigel, Niven

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