Name Nanni Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Nanni

Nanni is a ♀ girl’s name and a ♂ boy’s name. Nanni thus belongs to the gender-neutral unisex names.

What is the origin of the name Nanni?

The name Nanni is a diminutive of the Hebrew name Anna. Nanni is also a short form of the name Marianne and of the Italian masculine name Giovanni. The name Nanni became known primarily through the children’s books about the twins Hanni and Nanni and their adventures in a boarding school.

What does the name Nanni mean?

Nanni means “grace” and “favor” (from Anna), also “beloved”, “sea of bitterness”, “rebelliousness” and “wished for child” (from Marianne). Derived from the name Giovanni, Nanni means “Yahweh is gracious”.

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