Anona as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Anona

What is the meaning of the name Anona ?

The baby name Anona is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced uh-NOH-nuh (IPA: /əˈnoʊnə/).

Anona is Latin, Spanish in Origin.

Anona is a rare feminine name shaped from Latin annona, "year's produce" or "grain supply," ultimately from annus, "year." In Roman religion, Annona personified the provisioning of Rome, especially the grain dole, so the name carries senses of harvest, abundance, and sustenance. The streamlined spelling Anona likely arose in English as a softer, lighter variant of Annona while preserving the same classical meaning.

As a given name, Anona surfaces sporadically in late 19th- and early 20th-century records in Britain and the United States, aligning with fashions for classical and nature-tinged names. It is sometimes linked by association to the tropical fruit genus Annona (custard apple and soursop). Variants and close relatives include Annona, Anonna, and Anonah; diminutives or short forms include Nona, Nonie, and Ona. The name remains uncommon, lending a distinctive, quietly vintage feel.