nanna
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for nanna, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An informal, chiefly British word for grandmother.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
grannie
Antonyms
Etymology
Probably from a very old, child-babbling-style root shared by many languages' words for grandmother, such as Italian nonna and Welsh nain.
Full origin of nanna →Frequently asked questions
What does “nanna” mean?
The word “nanna” means an informal, chiefly British word for grandmother.
How do you use “nanna” in a sentence?
Here is “nanna” used in a sentence: “Nanna always has sweets in her handbag.”
What part of speech is “nanna”?
“Nanna” is a noun.
Where does the word “nanna” come from?
The word “nanna” comes from Italian. Probably from a very old, child-babbling-style root shared by many languages' words for grandmother, such as Italian nonna and Welsh nain.
