Greek/Russian · Girl name
Nonna
“meaning uncertain; possibly grandmother”
About the name Nonna
Nonna is a feminine given name of Greek and Russian origin. Its precise meaning is uncertain, though it is sometimes associated with the Italian word for ‘grandmother’, though this is not its etymological root as a given name. The name is notably borne by Saint Nonna, the mother of Saint Gregory the Theologian, who is venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church. In Italian, ‘nonna’ means ‘grandmother’, but as a personal name, Nonna is primarily found in Russian and Greek contexts.
- Meaning
- meaning uncertain; possibly grandmother
- Origin
- Greek/Russian
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- NON-nah(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Nonna
- Nonna Marie
- Nonna Rose
- Nonna Claire
- Nonna Ann
- Nonna Joy
Questions about Nonna
- What does Nonna mean?
- Nonna is a Greek name meaning "meaning uncertain; possibly grandmother".
- How do you pronounce Nonna?
- Nonna is pronounced NON-nah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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