Nanna

[ nahn-nah ]

/ ˈnɑn nɑ /

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noun Scandinavian Mythology.

the wife of Balder.

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Words nearby Nanna

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Other definitions for Nanna (2 of 2)

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[ nah-nah ]

/ ˈnɑ nɑ /

noun

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

How to use Nanna in a sentence

Well, the wretch was in love with my Nanna, and never did he forgive me for having won her affection.
Rule of the Monk|Giuseppe Garibaldi
I felt certain that it would be very difficult for those who had at first carried off Nanna to effect that object a second time.
Rule of the Monk|Giuseppe Garibaldi
By one of her ministers poison was administered to my Nanna, and thus was I robbed of wife, child, and every earthly happiness.
Rule of the Monk|Giuseppe Garibaldi
Although rejected—hear it all ye heavens— Although rejected, I will love thee, Nanna!
The Death of Balder|Johannes Ewald

But Nanna herself had said dozens of times before, "I've buried me husband and three childer."
The Open Question|Elizabeth Robins