Nanah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Nanah

What is the meaning of the name Nanah ?

The baby name Nanah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced NAH-nah (IPA: /ˈnɑːnə/). Alternate: NAY-nah (IPA: /ˈneɪnə/)..

Nanah is Georgian in Origin.

Nanah is a rare modern spelling of Nana, used across languages as both an independent given name and a familiar nickname. In Ghana among the Akan, Nana functions as an honorific meaning “chief, elder,” and also “grandparent,” and has long been adopted as a respectful unisex given name. In Georgia, Nana is borne by notable early Christian figures such as Queen Nana of Iberia, supporting steady local use. In Japan, Nana can be written with kanji like 七 (“seven”) or 菜々 (“greens; vegetables”), giving different shades of meaning.

Variants and related forms include Nana (most common), Nanna, Naná/Nāna, and pet forms linked to Anna or Hannah (from Hebrew Channah “grace; favor”). The spelling Nanah sometimes reflects regional transliteration or stylistic preference. Across traditions, the name can mean “chief/elder,” “grace,” or “seven,” with usage ranging from West African honorific to Georgian and Japanese given name.