Minona
Fact sheet
- Name
- Minona
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Minona is a girl's name that is considered a variant of the name Mignon. Its meaning is "the Cute One."
What does the name Minona mean?
The name Minona is a variant of Mignon and means "the Cute One". Its roots are found in the French word 'mignon', which means "sweet", "cute", or "delicate". The Hungarian form of this name is Minóna.
Where does the name Minona come from?
Minona is a female first name with French origins and means "the Cute One". The French word 'mignon' consists of terms for sweet, cute, and delicate. The languages in which this name appears are German and Hungarian.
How do you pronounce Minona?
Mi-no-na
Popularity
In Germany, Minona is a rather rare name. It has never found a place in the German name popularity lists. Its best ranking was in 2013, reaching 1,050th place in the Danish name charts. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than ten times in Denmark, resulting in a 3,226th place in the ten-year statistics. From 1985 to 2024, it ranks 4,713th in Denmark.
Nicknames & pet names
Anonim / Mi / Mimi / Mini / Mino / Nona / Noni
Famous people
- Minona (character) (character in the opera "Minona" by Jüri Reinvere)
- Minona Frieb-Blumauer (actress, singer)
- Minona von Stackelberg (noblewoman (allegedly illegitimate daughter of Ludwig van Beethoven))
Frequently asked questions about the name Minona
What is the origin of the name Minona?
Minona has French roots and is a variant of the name Mignon, which means 'the Cute One'.
What does the name Minona mean?
The name Minona means 'the Cute One' and derives from the French word 'mignon', which stands for sweet, cute, or delicate.
How popular is the name Minona?
The name Minona is less common but is gaining popularity in various countries, especially in Germany and Hungary.