Meaning
fourth (in a sequence), dwarf
Origin
Nana is a name of Georgian origin, rooted in caucasian tradition.
It appears in our records across 19 countries (AO, AR, BR, CL, CO, CZ, DZ, EG, FR, GH, IT, MU, MY, PE, PT, SA, SY, US, ZA).
Style
- traditional
- elegant
- short
- sweet
- international
- cultural
Famous people named Nana
- Naná Diabate
- Naná Peñalver
- Naná de Carmo
- Ña Ña (folklore figure)
- Nana Mouskouri
- Saint Anne (legendary)
Variations
Naneli, Nano, Naneta, Naninka, Nanana, Nanna, Nanette, Nanny
Popularity
Nana appears in 19 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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