Nonna

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NOH-nuh'NOH-nuh'2 syllables
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นItalian
Caring

MEANING

Grandmother

ORIGIN

Italian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Latin 'nonna', meaning grandmother.

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used as an affectionate term for a grandmother in Italian families.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, 'Nonna' has been a term of endearment for elders in Italian culture.

๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บRussian
Melodic

MEANING

Graceful

ORIGIN

Russian

ETYMOLOGY

Possibly derived from Hebrew 'Hannah', meaning 'grace'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Used occasionally as a given name in Russia, possibly influenced by the name 'Nina'.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name gained some popularity in Russia in the 20th century.

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