Also means
woman
Usage Note
Nana is a very common informal word for a woman or girlfriend — equivalent to 'chick' or 'gal' in English. It is not offensive among peers but would be considered informal or slightly disrespectful in formal contexts. Sa nana typically means 'his girlfriend'.
Examples
"C'est la nana dont je t'ai parlé."
Natural Translation
That's the girl I told you about.
Literal Translation
It-is the girl of-which I you-have spoken
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