Anona

The first name Anona is a variant of the name Annona. In Roman mythology, Annona was the goddess responsible for the grain supply in the city of Rome.

What does the name Anona mean?

Anona, a girl's name, is derived from Annona. In Roman mythology, Annona symbolized the goddess of grain, who influenced the food supply of Rome. The meaning of the name includes terms like 'the corn', 'the grain goddess', and 'the annual income'. The origin of the name lies in the Latin word annōna, which stands for 'corn', 'grain', 'annual yield', 'annual income', and 'livelihood'.

Where does the name Anona come from?

Anona is a female first name of Latin origin that carries the meaning 'the corn'. The Latin term annōna is composed of words for corn, grain, annual yield, annual income, and means of livelihood. The languages in which this name appears include English and Roman.

How do you pronounce Anona?

The pronunciation of Anona is three syllables and fluid. It is typically pronounced as 'A-no-na' [aˈnoːna], starting with an open 'a' sound that conveys an inviting impression. The even syllable structure creates a soft, harmonious sound sequence with a calm emphasis. The open '-na' at the end provides a gentle, rounded finish. Anona thus has a melodic, balanced, and serene aura - a name with a flowing form and warm, gentle energy.

Popularity

In Germany, Anona is a rather rare first name. It has not yet appeared in the charts of German first names. Its best placement was in 2003, when it ranked 427th in the first name charts of Northern Ireland. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than ten times there, leading to a 2,515th place in the ten-year statistics. Between 1997 and 2024, Anona ranks 2,722nd in Northern Ireland.

Nicknames & pet names

Nona / Noni

Famous people

• Anona Winn (Australian actress)