What origin is the name Nna?

Nna comes from African naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Nna?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Nna — for example Amare, Jabari, Kwame. You can browse more on our african names page.

Both spellings are used. Nna means "A name of Igbo origin that is a short form or variant of names beginning with Nna, meaning father."; Na is listed with the meaning "Elegant". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Nna

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nna

Nna

Girl

African

1 syllable

Nna is an African girl's name meaning "A name of Igbo origin that is a short form or variant of names beginning with Nna, meaning father".

Nna is a girl's name of African origin meaning "A name of Igbo origin that is a short form or variant of names beginning with Nna, meaning father". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: African
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 1

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Nna mean?

A name of Igbo origin that is a short form or variant of names beginning with Nna, meaning father.

How popular is Nna?

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What does Nna mean?

Nna is a girl name of African origin meaning "A name of Igbo origin that is a short form or variant of names beginning with Nna, meaning father.".

How popular is Nna?

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Brother names that go with Nna

Amare Jabari Kwame Kato Sekou Kofi

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Name numerology

2is the Chaldean number for Nna.

Number 2 is linked with harmony, kindness and cooperation.

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Other spellings of Nna

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Na — "Elegant" (Chinese)

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Nna at a glance

Letters: 3
Syllables: 1
Starts with: N
Ends with: -na
Vowels: 1 of 3 letters

3-letter girl names

Which names have a similar meaning to Nna?

Nna means "A name of Igbo origin that is a short form or variant of names beginning with Nna, meaning father." — these names share that spirit.

Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Ava — "Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from the Germanic avi, possibly 'desired', or be linked to Eve, meaning 'life'." (Latin)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)