Name «Nenash»

The masculine personal name "Nenash" is derived from the possessive pronoun "our" by adding the negative particle "ne-". This particle is intended to ward off evil spirits and various misfortunes from a healthy child. The name itself is not attested in its nominative form in written records; however, it has been documented in derivatives and references from the 17th century. For example, in 1625, "Minka Nenashov" - an Oskol marksman - is mentioned. As seen from examples, the protective name Nenash was also known in Russia.