The baby name Nonso is a Boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced NON-soh.
Nonso is Igbo in Origin.
The baby name Nonso is a boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced NON-soh.
Nonso is Igbo in Origin.
Nonso is Igbo, from southeastern Nigeria, and is best understood as a short form of Chukwunonso. The earliest recoverable form is the phrase Chukwu nọ nso: Chukwu, the supreme deity in Igbo religion and Christian usage, plus nọ, be or stay, and nso, near. In literal terms the name expresses God is near, rather than the broader God is good sometimes assigned in loose summaries.
It is used chiefly among Igbo families in Nigeria and the diaspora, often as an everyday form of the longer theophoric name. Igbo personal names frequently make theological statements, a pattern reinforced but not created by Christianity. The name is usually masculine in public records, though shortened Igbo names may cross gender lines. Notable bearers include actors Nonso Anozie and Nonso Diobi.
| Nonso Anozie Nonso Anozie is a British actor best known for his role as Xaro Xhoan Daxos in the television series Game of Thrones. He also appeared in the film Cinderella as Captain and played Abraham Kenyatta in the series Zoo. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM | 0 | #56 | 1 | 2,592 | |
| AO | 0 | #77 | 1 | 2,729 | |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| NG | 0 | #159 | 107 | 5,926 | |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #209 | 2,489 | 16,906 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #302 | 2 | 7,909 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #325 | 7 | 9,639 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #358 | 4 | 8,138 |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #525 | 2 | 12,621 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #528 | 23 | 12,054 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #550 | 252 | 15,093 |
| LY | 0 | #552 | 8 | 12,703 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #741 | 3 | 18,093 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,066 | 27 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,124 | 55 | 25,619 |
| MA | 0 | #1,196 | 4 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,233 | 4 | 25,928 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,248 | 7 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,451 | 21 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Nonso is popular in 23 countries — most recent births per country:
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