Nanna
Nanna is a recurring character in The Legend of Zelda series.[4][5]
Biography
Breath of the Wild
Nanna is an elderly Sheikah woman who resides in Kakariko Village. During the day, she can be found sitting under the Tree at the Village's southeastern entrance. Her House is the one closest to this entrance, and it is where she sleeps at night.
In the past, Nanna trained under her mentor, Purah, researching Ancient Technology at the Hateno Ancient Tech Lab.[6] During this time, she found Purah to be strange.[7]
When Link first arrives in Kakariko Village, he will find Nanna injured and sitting on the ground.[8] If Link approaches her, she explains that she has twisted her ankle.[9] She manages to stand on her own and is embarrassed that a visitor found her in such a condition.[10] Nanna then notices the Sheikah Slate on Link's belt and hesitantly asks where he found it.[11] Once Link explains, she states that carrying the Slate means that he is the hero of legend.[12] She admits that not many people remember those legends, but she assures Link that her people have been waiting for him.[13] Nanna then directs Link to Impa, the leader of the Sheikah.[14]
If Link asks where to find Impa, Nanna will give him directions to Impa's House, which is located below Lantern Falls.[15] Before he goes, Nanna expresses how honored she is to meet him, though she believes he is used to such praise due to how long he has lived.[16]
Once Link has spoken to Impa, Nanna hears that the Sheikah Slate is not fully functional, and she claims that her mentor Purah should be able to help.[17] If Link asks about her mentor, Nanna explains that Purah researched the Sheikah Slate alongside Zelda, and she directs him to Hateno Village in the east to find her.[6] She also warns Link that Purah is odd.[7] Afterwards, she wishes Link well on his journey.[18]
When Link speaks to Nanna afterwards, she tells him that the Sheikah Slate was cherished by Zelda, and it contains many of her memories.[19] She believes that if Zelda knew it was in Link's possession, she would be happy.[20]
At 6:00 PM, Nanna returns to her House, where her granddaughter Lasli watches over her as she sleeps in her Bed. If Link wakes her up before speaking to Impa, Nanna will be embarrassed of her condition and apologize, mentioning how her mentor warned her.[21] Despite her weakness, she offers what aid she can give and will repeat her information on Purah.[22] When woken after the Sheikah Slate upgrade is complete, she comments how Link looks exhausted, and she encourages him to sleep at the Shuteye Inn.[23]
Tears of the Kingdom
Nomenclature
Nanna's name comes from Banana. It is also a name potentially derived from the Old Norse word for "daring" or "brave," and it is also the name of a Norse deity.[24]
 Names in Other Regions  | ||
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| Language | Names | |
 EnglishBRBritish | Nanna (BotWBreath of the Wild) | |
 Japanese |
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   ChineseTRTraditional | 巴南娜 (Bānánnà) (BotWBreath of the Wild | TotKTears of the Kingdom) | |
 ChineseSISimplified | 巴南娜 (Bānánnà) (BotWBreath of the Wild | TotKTears of the Kingdom) | |
 Dutch | Nanna (BotWBreath of the Wild) | |
 FrenchEUEuropean | Bah Nahna (BotWBreath of the Wild | TotKTears of the Kingdom) | |
 FrenchCACanadian | Bah Nahna (BotWBreath of the Wild | TotKTears of the Kingdom) | |
 German | Nanna (BotWBreath of the Wild | TotKTears of the Kingdom) | |
 Italian | Bananna (BotWBreath of the Wild | TotKTears of the Kingdom) | |
 Korean | 바난나 (TotKTears of the Kingdom) | |
 SpanishLALatin American | Nana (BotWBreath of the Wild) | |
 SpanishEUEuropean | Nana (BotWBreath of the Wild | TotKTears of the Kingdom) | |
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See Also
Gallery
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Nanna sick from Gloom from Tears of the Kingdom
References
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... Hey! Who do you think you are?! Don't you think it's rude to barge into a lady's room at night? ...Huh? Isn't that a Sheikah Slate? Could it be that you're the legendary swordsman my grandma told me about? The one from the Great Calamity?! Huh. I thought you'd be a LOT older. Honestly, it's hard for someone as young as me to imagine the Great Calamity... But...judging by the look on your face, I suppose it's hard for you to imagine it too? ... Seriously? Well...I suppose there are a lot of crazy things in this world that are hard to grasp. Oh, my name's Lasli. I run a clothing shop in the village with my older sister, Claree. You should stop by sometime.
— Lasli (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Normally, I run a clothing shop called Enchanted near the Ring Ruins. But in my illness, I've entrusted the shop entirely to my granddaughter Claree. I want to get better quick so I can help her, but, well, you can see how my recovery is going...
— Nanna (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
The other day when I was cleaning up the hill, I got too close to the chasm... That's when I accidentally touched that "gloom." It seems to have taken quite a toll on me at my age. But don't worry. I'm all right for now... My granddaughter Lasli is looking after me. She should be just outside the house. The poor girl is very worried about me. I need to get better soon...
— Nanna (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
Nanna
— Game Screen (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Nanna
— Game Screen (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑ 6.0 6.1
[Your mentor?] My mentor used to work closely with Princess Zelda in her research of that Sheikah Slate. Go to the research facility in Hateno Village, located to the far east of here.
— Nanna (Breath of the Wild) - ↑ 7.0 7.1
However... Um... Just know that this mentor of mine is...a bit odd.
— Nanna (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Ouch...
— Nanna (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Traveler! I'm sorry, but I seem to have twisted my ankle...
— Nanna (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Hmm, let's see here... I'm sorry you had to see me like that.
— Nanna (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
... Say, traveler... Where did you get that...object hanging from your waist?
— Nanna (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
[Well, you see...] Yes. I see... That Sheikah Slate is a symbol. It means you are the hero of legend.
— Nanna (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Though there are few who know of such legends anymore... But we Sheikah have been waiting for you for a very long time.
— Nanna (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Please...before all else, I must insist that you meet with our leader, Lady Impa.
— Nanna (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
Lady Impa's house is below Lantern Falls—just over there.
— Nanna (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
In any case... It was a real honor to meet you. Heh, I suppose you're used to that, having lived as long as you have.
— Nanna (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
It seems you haven't yet been able to get that Sheikah Slate fully functioning... I'm certain my mentor can help you.
— Nanna (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
My mentor is in Hateno Village. It's to the far east of here. I wish you safe travels.
— Nanna (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
The princess took special care of that Sheikah Slate. It carries so many of her memories within it.
— Nanna (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
I am certain she would be happy to know it made its way to safely to you.
— Nanna (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
I'm so sorry you've traveled this far just to see me...in this state... If only I had heeded my mentor's warning...
— Nanna (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
I may look frightful, but is there something I can do for you?
— Nanna (Breath of the Wild) - ↑
I'm sorry to have greeted you this way. My goodness... You look exhausted. There's an Inn in this village. Please get some rest there.
— Nanna (Breath of the Wild) - ↑ Meaning, origin and history of the name Nanna (1) (web archive), Behind the Name, published April 25, 2021, retrieved November 13, 2022.