Nonna

Nonna Meaning & Origin

About Nonna
The name "Nonna" is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "nonnina," which means "grandmother" or "little grandmother." It is a term of endearment used to refer to one's grandmother in Italian culture. The name carries a sense of warmth, love, and respect for the matriarchal figure in the family.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Nonna are female.

Nonna Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NN
🗽 NYSIIS
N/A
🔊 Soundex
N050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/nonna*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nonna in Braille

Here's how to represent Nonna in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Nonna in braille

How to Spell the Name Nonna in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Nonna using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Nonna in sign language

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