Nino - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Nino

NEE-noh'NEE-no'2 syllables
🇪🇸Spanish
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MEANING

Boy

ORIGIN

Spanish

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Spanish word 'niño', meaning 'child' or 'boy'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used as a term of endearment for young boys.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries since at least the 19th century.

🇮🇹Italian
Soft

MEANING

Little

ORIGIN

Italian

ETYMOLOGY

A diminutive form of names ending in '-nino', such as Antonino.

CULTURAL NOTES

Used as a nickname in Italy, often for names like Giovanni or Antonino.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Popular in Italy as a diminutive or affectionate form of longer names.

🇬🇪Georgian
Charming

MEANING

God is gracious

ORIGIN

Georgian

ETYMOLOGY

Possibly a diminutive of 'Ioane', the Georgian form of John.

CULTURAL NOTES

Used in Georgia as a masculine name.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Recognized in Georgia with religious and cultural significance.

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