Minna

American

[min-uh] / ˈmɪn ə /

noun

a female given name.

Minna British

/ ˈmɪnə /

noun

a city in W central Nigeria, capital of Niger state. Pop: 278 000 (2005 est)

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Japan's Mizuho Hasegawa took silver with 84.36, while 83.90 was enough for American Minna Stess to claim bronze.

From BBC

Shortly afterwards, Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes announced proposals to award Ferguson Marine contracts to replace the Scotia marine research vessel, and the Minna marine protection vessel.

From BBC

"I had forgotten little Minna," he said.

From Literature

"I remember Minna," said Marlie softly.

From Literature

"Minna is here, Val," she croaked.

From Literature

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