English

Proper noun

Nanea

1. A Persian goddess mentioned in the Bible.
   • 1611, Bible (KJV), Maccabees-Chapter-1/#13 2 Maccabees 1:13::

     For when the leader was come into Persia, and the army with him that seemed invincible, they were slain in the temple of Nanea by the deceit of Nanea's priests.

Hawaiian

Etymology

nanea ‎(“fascinating”).

Proper noun

Nanea

1. A female given name.

References

• Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Nanea occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 3 women.
• Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names by State:Nanea was included in the top hundred first names for girls born in the State of Hawaii in 2005.

English

Noun

nanea

1. The vine Vigna marina.