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Nana

From the Akan language: a word used as a royal title, signifying leadership and authority.

Meaning and origin

Nana is an Akan name with roots in royal and aristocratic tradition.

How to pronounce Nana

Yoruba (Nigeria)NAH-nah /ˈnana/

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