Ninny
n(in)-ny
Origin:Spanish
Meaning:Little girl, child, infant; Fire; Graciousness
Short and sweet, the lyrical name Ninny is a feminine name with European and American origins. Commonly a nickname for Nina, Ninny means “little girl,” “child,” or “infant” in Spanish, a great choice for a tiny bundle of joy. In a Russian context, Ninny could be a nickname for Anninka or Annina, meaning “graciousness” from the Hebrew Anna. Nina has also ventured across the sea with the meaning “fire” in Aymara and Quechua, lending Ninny this luminous meaning. Whether baby has a strong, fiery soul or presents a cute, innocent demeanor daily, a name like Ninny can be the perfect fit for your little one.
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Sources
Name Doctor, Ninni
Behind the Name, Nina (1), June 2023
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 286
Behind the Name, Nina (2), November 2020
Online Etymology Dictionary, Nina, October 2017
Name Doctor, Anna
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