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Nanna

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Pronounced NAH-nah /ˈnɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sumerian Nanna, of uncertain meaning (linked to 'the illuminator'); the Sumerian moon-god, also called Sin, father of Inanna and Utu; routes uncertain; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: The illuminator; the moon-god: Nanna is the Mesopotamian moon-god. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'NAH-nah'). We note the god.
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Origin LowMesopotamian
MeaningFrom the Sumerian Nanna, of uncertain meaning (linked to 'the illuminator'); the Sumerian moon-god, also called Sin, father of Inanna and Utu; routes uncertain; we note the god

History & Origin

Nanna comes from the Sumerian Nanna, of uncertain meaning (linked to 'the illuminator'); the Sumerian moon-god, also called Sin (routes uncertain, which we note the god). A crisp, classic name (there is also a Norse goddess Nanna; here the Mesopotamian moon-god; slug distinguished; said 'NAH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-moon-god at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Nanna is a Sumerian name linked to 'the illuminator' — the moon-god, also called Sin, father of Inanna and the sun-god Utu — a crisp, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the god; said 'NAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Nanna — Mesopotamian mythology; god; routes uncertain

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nanna mean?

Nanna is Sumerian, linked to 'the illuminator'; the moon-god, also called Sin. The routes are uncertain. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Nanna?

It's said NAH-nah /ˈnɑ.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nanna a boy or girl name?

Nanna is a boy's name here (the Mesopotamian moon-god; there is also a Norse goddess Nanna).

How popular is Nanna?

Nanna is a very rare name in the U.S.

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