Girl name
Nony name meaning
“young girl; little miss”
Nony is a feminine name commonly linked to the meaning young girl or little miss. It relates to noni or nonnie, terms of address used in colonial Malay and Indonesian settings. This address for a young girl later became a personal name, with Noni as a spelling variant.
What does Nony mean?
Young girl; little miss
In Indonesian: gadis muda; nona kecil
Origin and cultural usage of Nony
Probably related to the address noni or nonnie in colonial Malay and Indonesian usage. This term for a young girl later became a personal name.
| Linguistic origin | Malay, Indonesian |
|---|---|
| Starts with | N · No |
How to pronounce Nony
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /noni/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦺꦴꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮧᮔᮤ |
Is Nony a girl’s name?
Yes, Nony is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Nony ranks #2,705 among girl names in our data sample (2 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 Nony
Famous people named Nony
- Nony Syafitriyani · b. 1982
FAQ about the name Nony
What is the meaning of Nony?
Nony means young girl; little miss. Probably related to the address noni or nonnie in colonial Malay and Indonesian usage. This term for a young girl later became a personal name.
Is Nony a girl’s name?
Yes, Nony is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Nony?
Nony is of Malay and Indonesian origin.
How many syllables does Nony have?
Nony has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Nony?
Nony ranks #2,705 among girl names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Nony?
Other spellings: Noni.
Famous people named Nony?
Notable people named Nony include Nony Syafitriyani.
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