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Nona name meaning

“girl, young woman”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/nona/
Gender
♀ Girl
Origin
Malay
Syllables
2
Popularity
#1,328

Nona is a feminine name meaning girl or young woman, drawn from the Malay and Indonesian form of address nona. Its earlier origin is commonly linked to Portuguese creole and the word dona, meaning lady, connecting the name with a term used to address women.

What does Nona mean?

Girl, young woman

In Indonesian: gadis, perempuan muda

-na

The ending -na appears in names of varied origins, including Ratna, Agustina, and Diana. These final letters do not have one independent meaning that applies to every name. More girl names ending in -na →

Origin and cultural usage of Nona

From the Malay and Indonesian form of address nona. This term is traced through Portuguese creole to dona, meaning lady.

Linguistic originMalay, European
Starts withN · No

Name combinations with Nona

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nona, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Nona Setiani Anjani

    Meaning of each word

    • Nona: girl, young woman
    • Setiani: steadfast in loyalty
    • Anjani: name of Hanuman's mother in wayang
  • Nona Agustiani Husada

    Meaning of each word

    • Nona: girl, young woman
    • Agustiani: associated with the month of August
    • Husada: medicine, means of healing
  • Nona Anggun

    Meaning of each word

    • Nona: girl, young woman
    • Anggun: graceful and elegant in appearance
  • Manisem Nona Ratnah

    Meaning of each word

    • Manisem: sweet, pleasant
    • Nona: girl, young woman
    • Ratnah: precious jewel
  • Nona Ramayani

    Meaning of each word

    • Nona: girl, young woman
    • Ramayani: Rama's journey
  • Nona Budianti Sudarmi

    Meaning of each word

    • Nona: girl, young woman
    • Budianti: intellect, moral character
    • Sudarmi: virtue, good conduct

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How to pronounce Nona

Syllables2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names
IPA/nona/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦤꦺꦴꦤ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮔᮧᮔ

Is Nona a girl’s name?

Yes, Nona is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.

♂ Boys 0%Girls 100% ♀

Nona ranks #1,328 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Nona

Famous people named Nona

  • Nona Kandola · b. 1987
  • Nona Noni · b. 1993
  • Nona Ailauw Hatapayo · b. 1973
  • Nona Diane Kumarurung · b. 1990
  • Nona Gayatri Nasution · b. 1985
  • Nona Jane Onoyi · b. 1972

FAQ about the name Nona

What is the meaning of Nona?

Nona means girl, young woman. From the Malay and Indonesian form of address nona. This term is traced through Portuguese creole to dona, meaning lady.

Is Nona a girl’s name?

Yes, Nona is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Nona?

Nona is of Malay and European origin.

How many syllables does Nona have?

Nona has 2 syllables (No-na) and 4 letters.

How popular is the name Nona?

Nona ranks #1,328 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Nona?

Some ideas: Nona Setiani Anjani; Nona Agustiani Husada; Nona Anggun.

Famous people named Nona?

Notable people named Nona include Nona Kandola, Nona Noni, Nona Ailauw Hatapayo.

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