Find out how popular the first name Ninah has been for the last 32 years (from 1992 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ninah by gender

Based on the last 32 years of data, Ninah is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Ninah.

The history of the first name Ninah

The name Ninah has its roots in ancient Mesopotamia, where it was derived from the Sumerian word "nin," meaning "lady" or "princess." The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the 3rd millennium BC, when it was often given to noble women or those with high social standing.

In the ancient Akkadian language, which was widely used in Mesopotamia, the name Ninah was sometimes spelled as "Ninua" or "Ninwa." It was closely associated with various goddesses in the Sumerian and Akkadian pantheons, particularly the goddess Inanna, who was revered as the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility.

The name Ninah also appears in several ancient texts and inscriptions from the region, including cuneiform tablets and cylinder seals. One notable example is the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest surviving works of literature, where a character named Ninah is mentioned as a priestess in the service of the god Shamash.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Ninah. One of the earliest was Ninah of Lagash, a high priestess who lived in the city-state of Lagash (modern-day Al-Hiba, Iraq) around 2400 BC. She was renowned for her religious devotion and her role in preserving the city's cultural heritage.

Another famous Ninah was Ninah bint Al-Baridī, a 10th-century Arab poet and scholar from Basra, Iraq. She was highly regarded for her contributions to Arabic literature and her mastery of various poetic forms.

In the 12th century, there was Ninah of Cologne, a German mystic and visionary who claimed to have received divine revelations. Her writings and teachings significantly influenced the Christian mystical tradition of the time.

During the Renaissance period, Ninah Comanini (1497-1565) was an Italian painter and poet from Mantua. She was known for her religious and allegorical works, as well as her poetry celebrating the city's cultural achievements.

In more recent times, Ninah Forrester (1918-2010) was an American author and journalist who wrote extensively about the civil rights movement and social justice issues. Her memoir, "Footprints on the Planet," recounts her experiences as a pioneer in the field of environmental journalism.

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