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nanna

/ˈnæn.ə/
nan · na
Plural:nannas
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• noun

1

An affectionate, informal term for one's grandmother, often used by young children or as a direct title of address.

Example

"The children spent the weekend baking biscuits at their nanna's house."

2

British A child's nursemaid or nanny employed to care for young children in a household.

Example

"The family's devoted nanna looked after the toddlers in the nursery every afternoon."

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• Nearby Words

nanga parbat
nanjing
nanking
nanna
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nannyberry

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the 18th century as a nursery word formed by reduplicating the syllable 'na-', alongside related terms like 'nanny' and 'nan', or as a childish alteration of 'grandma'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nanna. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nanna
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