Girl name
Nany name meaning
“grace, favor”
Nany is a feminine name meaning “grace” or “favor”, commonly linked to familiar forms of Anna or Nancy in European naming traditions. This connection leads to Hebrew Hannah, meaning “grace”. Nani is a spelling variant that can also shorten other names in Indonesian usage.
What does Nany mean?
Grace, favor
In Indonesian: rahmat, kemurahan hati
Origin and cultural usage of Nany
One established source is a familiar form of Anna or Nancy, ultimately related to Hebrew Hannah, 'grace'. In Indonesian usage, Nani can also shorten other names.
How to pronounce Nany
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮔᮤ |
Is Nany a girl’s name?
Yes, Nany is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Nany ranks #1,513 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Nany
Famous people named Nany
- Nany Sulistyani · b. 1955
- Nany Rahmaniar S. · b. 1968
- Nany Wartiningsih · b. 1961
- Nany Yuniarti
- Nany Zainuddin
- Ny. Nany Partini Antono
FAQ about the name Nany
What is the meaning of Nany?
Nany means grace, favor. One established source is a familiar form of Anna or Nancy, ultimately related to Hebrew Hannah, 'grace'. In Indonesian usage, Nani can also shorten other names.
Is Nany a girl’s name?
Yes, Nany is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Nany have?
Nany has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Nany?
Nany ranks #1,513 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Nany?
Other spellings: Nani.
Famous people named Nany?
Notable people named Nany include Nany Sulistyani, Nany Rahmaniar S., Nany Wartiningsih.
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