Variant of Ann or Anne: A variant of Hannah introduced to Britain in the 13th century.. Other origins for the name Nina include-English, Spanish, Native American, Hebrew, Spanish.The name Nina is most often used as a girl name or female name. English Name Meaning-Favor; grace.
A chiefdom is a form of hierarchical political organization in non-industrial societies usually based on kinship, and in which formal leadership is monopolized by the legitimate senior members of select families or 'houses'. These elites form a political-ideological aristocracy relative to the general group.
In principle, a sheriff is a legal official with responsibility for a  shire , i.e. county. In practice, the specific combination of legal, political and ceremonial duties of a sheriff varies greatly from country to country. 1  In Scotland, sheriffs are judges. 2  A sheriff (or High sheriff) is a ceremonial county or city official in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and India.