girl · Zulu

Nandina

/NA-ndi-na/

Meaning: Sweet, of great worth

Nandina at a glance

Meaning: Sweet, of great worth
Origin: Zulu
Religion: African Traditional
Gender: girl
Pronunciation: NA-ndi-na
Syllables: 3
Popularity: uncommon
Variants & Spellings: Nandi, Nandy, Nand, Naandin, Nandeen, Nandyn

Lucky details for Nandina

Number: 4
Color: Electric Blue
Stone: Blue Sapphire
Flower: Hydrangea
Day: Saturday
Planet: Uranus
Zodiac: Aquarius
Metal: Lead

Nandina is a Zulu name meaning “sweet, of great worth”. It is a spelling variant of Nandi and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Nandina for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with practical, inventive, quietly unconventional. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Nandina reduce to 4, a number linked with Uranus and with people who are reliable, systematic, brilliant at building things that last.

Numerology

Chaldean value 4 — Practical, inventive, quietly unconventional.

Personality

Practical, inventive, quietly unconventional

Positive Traits

Reliable, systematic, brilliant at building things that last

Negative Traits

Resists sudden change and can be blunt when rushed

Career Suggestions

Engineering, technology, architecture, logistics, research

Nicknames

Nand Nani Nany Nay

Middle Names

Navya Nayma Nonhlena

Sibling Names

Andile Laangiya Sibusis Nkosynathi

Compatible Names

Amahle Aiandia Enhlo Nomsiya Zaaneleya Mynenhl

FAQs about the name Nandina

What does the name Nandina mean?

Nandina means “sweet, of great worth” and comes from a Zulu root.

Is Nandina a boy or girl name?

Nandina is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Nandina?

Nandina is pronounced NA-ndi-na (3 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Nandina?

The lucky number for Nandina is 4, ruled by Uranus.

What are good nicknames for Nandina?

Popular short forms include Nand, Nani, Nany, Nay.