Minnah
Meaning of Minnah
Minnah, a phonetically minimal bisyllabic name pronounced /mɪnə/ in English, emerges as both a Germanic diminutive of Minna—itself rooted in Wilhelmina, connoting “will” or “protection”—and an Anglicized rendition of the Arabic Munā’ (مُنَى), meaning “desire” or “wish.” From a demographic perspective, United States Social Security Administration data indicates that Minnah has maintained low‐frequency usage between 2000 and 2021, with annual occurrences fluctuating modestly from a nadir of five registrations (2000, 2002) to a zenith of twenty-three (2016), corresponding to a rank band of 895–981; this stability underscores its characterization as a niche yet consistently present choice. In the context of contemporary Anglo-American naming conventions, Minnah’s dual etymological lineage and unwavering if sparse adoption impart an air of cosmopolitan understatement, aligning with emergent trends favoring cross-cultural resonance and succinct phonological profiles.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as MIN-uh (/mɪnə/)
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Notable People Named Minnah
| Minnah Karlsson - |
