What is another word for Nana?

Pronunciation: [nˈɑːnə] (IPA)

Nana is a word often used to refer to one's grandmother. However, there are several other synonyms that can be used to describe one's grandmother. Some of the common synonyms for the word Nana include grandma, granny, grammy, nan, and oma. Other synonyms for Nana also include nonna, abuela, yiayia, babushka, and safta. Each of these synonyms can be used to refer to a grandmother in different languages and cultures. Whatever word is used, one common thing is that grandmothers play an important role in the lives of their grandchildren and hold a special place in their hearts.

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  • Independent

    • Noun, singular or mass
      babe.

What are the hypernyms for Nana?

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Usage examples for Nana

Nana appears Noah; his title of Hare must allude to his long ears?
"The American Nations, Vol. I."
C. S. Rafinesque
I went to spend the day with Nana Bork-with thy consent I went-and towards afternoon there came an invitation from McLeod to Nana to join an informal dance that night at eight o'clock.
"An Orkney Maid"
Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr
And Nana told me so many pleasant things about these little dances I could not resist her talk and I thought if I stayed with Nana all night thou would never know.
"An Orkney Maid"
Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr

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