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Nana

If you’re seeking a gender-neutral name to honor the new ruler of your home, Nana may be the perfect fit. This regal title is popular among the Akyem, Akuapim, and Ashanti peoples of the Akan as a title for a monarch. Much like “Your Highness,” Nana is associated with the utmost respected and influential figures, which baby will undoubtedly achieve. Non-royal people use Nana as a given name in Ghana and may adopt the title if they share the same personal name as a monarch. A title steeped in fortune, responsibility, and admiration will stand to baby as they fearlessly make their mark on the world.
Ghanaian Unisex
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Meaning

Title of a monarch, your highness

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Pronunciation

NAH-nah

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Traits

  • Regal
  • Respectful
  • Noble
  • Charismatic

Compatibility

Nana pairs well with a variety of sibling names due to its unisex nature and regal connotations. It also works beautifully as a middle name to complement a more traditional or common first name. In a cultural or stylistic pairing, Nana can add a touch of elegance and uniqueness to any name combination.

Regal Respectful Noble Charismatic

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Nana Mouskouri

Nana Mouskouri

Musician

Born: October 13, 1934 · Chania, Crete, Greece

Portrait of Nana Visitor

Nana Visitor

Actress

Born: July 26, 1957 · New York City, New York, USA

Portrait of Nana Patekar

Nana Patekar

Actor

Born: January 1, 1951 · Murud-Janjira, Maharashtra, India

Portrait of Nana Mizuki

Nana Mizuki

Singer

Born: January 21, 1980 · Niihama, Ehime, Japan

Portrait of Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

Writer

Born: November 15, 1990 · Spring Valley, New York, USA

Portrait of Nana Akufo-Addo

Nana Akufo-Addo

Politician

Born: March 29, 1944 · Accra, Gold Coast (now Ghana)

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Nana Original form
  • 나나 Korean
  • ナナ Japanese
  • नाना Hindi
  • Նանա Armenian
  • Arabic
  • Georgian
  • Hebrew
  • Nepali

Cultural Adaptations

  • نانا (Nana) Arabic
  • ნანა (Nana) Georgian
  • נאנא (Nana) Hebrew
  • नाना (Nana) Nepali

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nana

What does Nana mean?
Title of a monarch, your highness
What is the origin of Nana?
Nana has Ghanaian origins.
Is Nana popular?
Nana has been viewed 187 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Nana?
Similar names include Didi, Greg, Pedro, Nina, Ethan.
How do you pronounce Nana?
Nana is pronounced NAH-nah.

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