Gender Feminine
Pronounced Pron. NAN-nah(Danish) NAHN-nah(Swedish, Norwegian, Icelandic)  [key]

Meaning & History

Possibly derived from Old Norse nanþ meaning "daring, brave". In Norse mythology she was a goddess who died of grief when her husband Balder was killed.

Related Names

Same SpellingNanna 2
User SubmissionsNánná, Nanna

Popularity

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Name Days

Estonia: August 15
Finland: July 9
Norway: April 4
Sweden: April 3

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Entry updated April 25, 2021