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Anning

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Pronounced AN-ning /ˈæn.ɪŋ/Medium

Meaning: From Chinese (romanized) Anning, 'peace; tranquil; calm' (an, 'peace'), also carried as a surname and place name. A gentle, meaningful name.Low

In 30 seconds: A tranquil Chinese name: Anning means 'peace; calm' (said 'AN-ning'). Gentle, meaningful, and rare.
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MeaningFrom Chinese (romanized) Anning, 'peace; tranquil; calm' (an, 'peace'), also carried as a surname and place name. A gentle, meaningful name.

History & Origin

Anning is a romanized Chinese name meaning 'peace; tranquil; calm,' from an ('peace'); it also serves as a surname and place name. Gentle and meaningful — rare in the U.S. (said 'AN-ning').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Chinese-heritage families. Rare, calm, and meaningful.

Did you know? Anning is Chinese (romanized) for 'peace; tranquil,' built on an ('peace') — also known as a surname and place name — a quietly meaningful choice, which we note (said 'AN-ning').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Anning — romanized Chinese 'peace; tranquil'; also surname

Variations

An NingAnningAnying

Nicknames

AnNing

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anning mean?

Anning is Chinese for 'peace; tranquil; calm' (from an, 'peace'); it is also a surname and place name.

How do you pronounce Anning?

It's said AN-ning /ˈæn.ɪŋ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Anning a boy or girl name?

Anning is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Anning?

Anning is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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