Annun as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Annun

What is the meaning of the name Annun ?

The baby name Annun is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AN-un (IPA: /ˈænən/).

Annun is in Origin.

Annun (pronounced AN-oon) is a rare modern given name with layered roots. In Tolkien’s Sindarin, Annûn means “the West” or “sunset,” a poetic direction linked with homecoming and evening light; Annun appears as a diacritic‑free adaptation used by fantasy readers since the late 20th century.

In Romance contexts, Annun also works as a clipped form of names for the Annunciation - Italian Annunziata/Annunziato and Spanish Anunciación/Anunciado - ultimately from Latin annuntiatio “announcement,” giving the sense of “good news” or “herald.” Variants and related forms include Annûn, Anun, Annunziata, and Nunzia; nicknames Ann, Nunu, or Anu. Sometimes confused with Welsh Annwn (the Otherworld), it is etymologically distinct. As a given name, Annun is unisex and appears sporadically in English- and Spanish-speaking communities. Overall usage remains sparse, lending Annun a contemporary, cross‑cultural feel.

⚙ Annun is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Annun appears only 4 times in total — found in 4 countries. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.