Girl name
Nonna name meaning
“Nun, woman in a religious community”
Nonna means “nun” or “woman in a religious community” and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. Its linguistic source is Late Latin nonna, a term for a nun or respected woman. The address nonna in historical monastic writing provides a concrete association with the name’s stated meaning.
What does Nonna mean?
Nun, woman in a religious community
In Turkish: Rahibe, dinî topluluğa bağlı kadın
Nonna is a feminine name known since late antiquity and also preserved among the names of Christian saints. Its Latin interpretation connects it with religious community life and an old respectful designation for women. The identically spelled Italian kinship word belongs to a separate aspect of the word’s later history.
The ending “-na” is a common final sound in names such as Lina, Mina and Alina, not a suffix with one shared meaning. Each name has to be considered individually. More girl names ending in -na →
Origin of the name Nonna
Nonna is a historical feminine name associated with Late Latin nonna, ‘nun; respected woman.’ Other origins have also been proposed; the modern Italian meaning ‘grandmother’ should not automatically be treated as the name’s meaning.
How to pronounce Nonna
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nonna/ |
Is Nonna a girl’s name?
Yes, Nonna is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Nonna does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nonna
Names with related meanings
- Betül♀Virgin
- Eliz♀God is my oath
- Hanife♀One devoted to belief in one God
- Elis♀My God is my oath
- Zahide♀Ascetic
- Lisa♀My God is an oath
- Alyadua♀Loftiness and prayer
- Hamiyet♀Protective zeal
- Saime♀A woman who fasts
- Tutku♂♀İntense desire and deep attachment
- Sacide♀One who prostrates in worship
- Sebile♀Woman devoted to God's path and goodness
Famous people named Nonna
- Nonna Bella · b. 2000
FAQ about the name Nonna
What is the meaning of Nonna?
Nonna means “Nun, woman in a religious community”. Nonna is a historical feminine name associated with Late Latin nonna, ‘nun; respected woman.’ Other origins have also been proposed; the modern Italian meaning ‘grandmother’ should not automatically be treated as the name’s meaning.
Is Nonna a girl’s name?
Yes, Nonna is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Nonna in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nonna nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nonna?
Nonna is of Latin origin.
How many syllables does Nonna have?
Nonna has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nonna?
Nonna does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Nonna?
Notable people named Nonna include Nonna Bella.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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