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Nana

Queen; grandmother; respected elder

NAH-nah

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Origin

Bambara

Language

Niger-Congo (Mande)

Pronunciation

NAH-nah

Gender

female

Cultural Significance

A Bambara name of respect for females, connecting the child to queenship and elder wisdom.

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