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Nena

/NE-na/
English Female

Nena is a English name meaning "Nena is often considered a diminutive of names like Antonina or Giovanna, meaning "grace" or "God is gracious." It can also be a standalone name, potentially meaning "little girl" or "young woman" in some contexts.". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Argentina, Austria. The etymology is debated. It's often linked to Spanish and Portuguese as a term of endearment. Could be a diminutive of names with Greek (Antonia) or Hebrew (Giovanna) roots. There may be instances in different languages where it has been used for its sound, independent of meaning.

Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic NE-na

Say it as NE-na. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

  • · Nena (Gabriele Susanne Kerner) - German Singer
  • · Nena Ristic - Serbian Fashion Designer

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