Nanna

¹ American  

[nahn-nah] / ˈnɑn nɑ /

noun

Scandinavian Mythology.

1. the wife of Balder.

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Nanna ² American  

[nah-nah] / ˈnɑ nɑ /

noun

1. the Sumerian god of the moon: the counterpart of the Akkadian god Sin.

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Example Sentences

“We have to explore new materials and more corrosion resistant alloys,” says Sigrun Nanna Karlsdottir, a professor of industrial and mechanical engineering at the University of Iceland.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2024

Valerie Hopkins and Nanna Heitmann reported from Shebekino and Grayvoron, Russian towns just a few miles from the border with Ukraine.

From New York Times • May 29, 2024

Last year, she opened with a 64 and reeled off 66s before losing to Nanna Koerstz Madsen of Denmark on extra holes.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2023

If a serious cause is ruled out, Nanna says your provider will work with you to manage whatever is causing your chest pain and discuss ways to prevent future problems.

From Washington Post • Oct. 24, 2022

Nanna gave him a linen robe for Frigg and a golden ring for Fulla, Frigg’s handmaiden.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman