Nan

¹

[ nan ]

noun

1. a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter N.
2. a female given name.

nan-

²

1. variant of nano- before a vowel:

   nanoid.

nan

/ næn; ˈnænə /

noun

1. a child's words for grandmother

Word History and Origins

Origin of Nan¹

see nanny ; compare Greek nanna aunt, Medieval Latin nonna old woman

Example Sentences

A need for greater support was also something felt by Nan, again not her real name, who took on responsibility for five grandchildren after her daughter was jailed.

From BBC

Well-known nationalist influencers Sima Nan and Guyanmuchan have been censored without warning.

From BBC

The founder of the Supreme Court Integrity Project, Nan Aron, also suggested that some of the conservative justices “might well seek to intervene in an election.”

From Salon

Seeing these photo books, “Teenage Lust” by Larry Clark and “The Ballad of Sexual Dependency” by Nan Goldin, were two great examples of: You can shoot your own scene, your group of friends.

From Los Angeles Times

Representative Micah Aiu is a lawyer at Nan Inc., one of the state’s biggest contractors, which won at least $39 million in projects last year.

From New York Times