Nanna
See also: nanna
English
Etymology 1
Of uncertain origin, possibly from Proto-Germanic *nanþ- (“brave,daring”); or from an Old Norse baby talk word for "mother".
Synonyms
Danish
Faroese
Etymology
From Old Norse Nanna, from Proto-Germanic *nanþ- (“brave, daring”).
Usage notes
Matronymics
- son of Nanna: Nannuson
- daughter of Nanna: Nannudóttir
Declension
Singular | |
Indefinite | |
Nominative | Nanna |
Accusative | Nannu |
Dative | Nannu |
Genitive | Nannu |
Norwegian
Etymology
From Old Norse Nanna, from Proto-Germanic *nanþ- (“brave, daring”).
Swedish
Etymology
From Old Norse Nanna, from Proto-Germanic *nanþ- (“brave, daring”).
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