Nonya

Nonya Meaning & Origin

About Nonya
The name "Nonya" is a term used to refer to the Peranakan culture, which is a unique blend of Chinese and Malay influences found in Southeast Asia. It is derived from the Hokkien Chinese word "nyonya," meaning "lady" or "madam." The term is commonly used to describe the female descendants of Chinese immigrants who married local Malay men. Nonya cuisine, also known as Peranakan or Straits Chinese cuisine, is a popular aspect of this culture, known for its vibrant flavors and fusion of Chinese and Malay ingredients and cooking techniques.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Nonya are female.

Nonya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -66.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nonya in Braille

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

The name Nonya in braille

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

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

The name Nonya in sign language

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