Nona

The first name Nona has its roots in Roman mythology and means "the Ninth," derived from the Latin word nonus, which stands for "ninth." In Croatian, Nona also serves as a diminutive form of the name Yvonne, which means "the Yew."

What does the name Nona mean?

The name Nona is of feminine origin and comes from Roman mythology. It means "the Ninth" and derives from the Latin nonus, which means "ninth." In Roman mythology, Nona is considered the youngest of the three goddesses of fate, the Parcae, who determines the fate of birth and is therefore invoked in the ninth month of pregnancy. She is also referred to as the "goddess of birth." In Christianity, the name became particularly widespread due to the veneration of Saint Nona (also Nonna, † 374). She was the wife of Saint Gregory of Nazianzus the Elder and entered a Basilian convent as a nun after his death. Today, the girl's name Nona can be found in various countries and language areas, occasionally also in Germany. A prominent bearer of the name is the American singer and actress Nona Gaye.

Where does the name Nona come from?

The name Nona has Latin and Roman origins and means "the Ninth." The Latin word nonus stands for ninth and is also used in the English language.

How do you pronounce Nona?

The pronunciation of the name Nona occurs in two syllables and is vocally open. Generally, it is pronounced as "No-na" [ˈnoːna], with the long O sound contributing to a sense of calm and depth. The open vowel structure provides a harmonious sound quality. The ending "-na" sounds warm and rounded. Nona radiates a simple, feminine elegance – clear, harmonious, and present.

When is the name day of Nona?

The name day of Nona is celebrated on February 3 and August 5.

Popularity

In Germany, Nona is among the common first names. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2015, reaching 2,154th place. In the last ten years, Nona has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,707th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,020th. Worldwide, Nona is also popular.

Nicknames & pet names

Kanona / Noa / Nochen / Nonels / Noni / Nonichen / Nono / Nonschi / Nonschki / Nönchen / Nöne

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Famous people

• Nona Fernández (actress)
• Nona Gaprindaschwili (women's world chess champion)
• Nona Gaprindashvili (chess player from Georgia)
• Nona Gaye (American singer, actress, and former model)
• Nona Hendrix (R&B singer)
• Nona Hendryx (American musician)
• Nona Kiritani (fencer from Japan)