nana

[ nan-uh ]

noun

1. Chiefly Northeastern U.S. grandmother; grandma.
2. Gulf States. godmother.
3. Chiefly Southeastern U.S. a child's nursemaid; nanny.

nana

/ ˈnɑːnə /

noun

1. slang.
   a fool
2. slang.
   the head
3. do one's nana slang.
   to become very angry
4. off one's nana slang.
   mad; insane

Word History and Origins

Origin of nana¹

1835–45; nursery word; nanny

Word History and Origins

Origin of nana¹

C19: probably from banana

Example Sentences

Should Bawumia overcome the criticism and win the election, he will replace his current boss President Nana Akufo-Addo, who is approaching the end of his two-term limit.

From BBC

Brown’s decision to contact authorities, and to ultimately testify at Buck’s trial, was a pivotal moment that helped lead to the Democratic donor’s conviction, and for other victims to come forward, said one of his attorneys, Nana Gyamfi.

From Los Angeles Times

Nana Gyamfi, executive director of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration, who is based in L.A., said she particularly worries that Black immigrants will face heightened racism because the Trump campaign stoked lies that Haitian immigrants were eating pets in Springfield, Ohio.

From Los Angeles Times

Nana Akufo-Addo, first elected in 2016, is coming to the end of his second and final four-year term.

From BBC

Ghana's outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo is facing a backlash on social media after he unveiled a statue of himself during a tour of the country’s Western Region.

From BBC