Names Categorized "ends in -ina"

Carina is a Late Latin name derived from the word cara, meaning "dear, beloved". It was the name of a 4th-century Christian saint and martyr, Saint Carina, who is venerated in some traditions. The name also has an astron...

Carmelina is an Italian and Spanish diminutive of Carmela, a name deeply rooted in Marian devotion. It is a feminine given name primarily used in Italy and Spain, conveying a sense of endearment and familiarity.Etymology...

Carmina is a feminine given name used primarily in Italian and Spanish cultures. It is a variant of Carmen, which itself derives from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary Nuestra Señora del Carmen (Our Lady of Mount Carm...

Carolina is a Latinate feminine form of Carolus, the Latin form of Charles. The name has roots in the Germanic word karl meaning "free man", derived from Proto-Germanic *karlaz (free man), though another theory links it...

Catalina is a Spanish and Corsican feminine given name, deriving ultimately from Latin Catherīna, the Latin form of Greek Αἰκατερίνη (Aikaterine). It is equivalent to Katherine in English and has cognates throughout many...

Catarina is the Portuguese, Galician, and Occitan form of Katherine. The name ultimately derives from the Greek Aikaterine, whose etymology is debated: it may stem from the name of the goddess Hecate, from Greek aikia me...

Caterina is the Italian and Catalan form of Katherine, a name with a rich and debated etymology. The ultimate origin is the Greek name Αἰκατερίνη (Aikaterine), which may derive from an earlier Greek name Ἑκατερινη (Hekat...

Catharina is the Dutch and Swedish form of Katherine. The name ultimately derives from the Greek Αἰκατερίνη (Aikaterine), whose etymology is debated—possibly linked to the goddess Hecate, the Greek word ἑκάτερος (hekater...

EtymologyCatherina is a variant of Katherine, a name with a complex and debated etymology. Katherine ultimately derives from the Greek name Αἰκατερίνη (Aikaterine), whose origin is uncertain. It may have evolved from Ἑκα...

Catina is a Romanian feminine given name, functioning as a contracted form of Cătălina, which itself is the Romanian version of Katherine. The name Catina essentially follows the same etymological path as Katherine, ulti...

Etymology and OriginCatrina is an Anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic name Caitrìona, which is itself a Gaelic form of Katherine. The name Katherine has a complex etymology, possibly deriving from the Greek Αἰκατερίνη...

Celestina is the Latinate feminine form of the Late Latin name Caelestinus (often rendered as Celestine in English). In Italian and Spanish, it functions as a direct feminine counterpart to Celestino, the common masculin...

Celina is a feminine given name with multiple origins and associations. It is considered a feminine form of the Roman name Caelinus, which itself derives from the family name Caelius. The root Caelius is thought to come...

Cesarina is a feminine diminutive of Cesare, the Italian form of Caesar. Rooted in a Roman cognomen possibly meaning "hairy" from Latin caesaries (hair), the name Caesar gained immense stature through Gaius Julius Caesar...

EtymologyChiarina is the Italian Diminutive of Chiara. As an Italian diminutive, the suffix -ina conveys endearment or smallness, making Chiarina literally mean "little Chiara" or "dear Chiara."Root and MeaningChiarina u...

China is a feminine given name of modern English origin, taken directly from the name of the Asian country China. The country's name is believed to derive from Qin (pronounced like “chin”), the name of a dynasty that fir...

Etymology and OriginChristina is a feminine given name derived from the Latin Christiana, the feminine form of Christian. The name ultimately traces back to the Greek Christos, meaning "anointed one," a reference to Jesu...

Claudina is a Spanish diminutive of Claudia, which itself is the feminine form of the ancient Roman family name Claudius. The name Claudius is thought to derive from the Latin claudus, meaning "lame" or "crippled." Despi...

Etymology and Origins Clementina is a feminine given name derived from Clement, which itself comes from the Latin Clemens, meaning “merciful, gentle.” The name is used in Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish-speaking culture...

Colombina is the Italian feminine diminutive of Columba, a Late Latin name meaning 'dove'. In Italian, colombina also refers to the columbine flower, which is known for its delicate, dovelike appearance. The name's assoc...

Concettina is an Italian diminutive of the feminine Concerta, a name that draws its deep roots from Christian tradition. The name reflects a cultural and religious reverence for the Virgin Mary, specifically tied to the...

Constantina is a feminine given name with roots in Late Latin, ultimately derived from the male name Constantine (Latin: Constantinus), which itself comes from the name Constans, meaning "constant, steadfast." Hence, Con...

Corina is a Romanian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Corinna, as well as a German variant. EtymologyThe name ultimately derives from the Greek name Κόριννα (Korinna), which comes from κόρη (kore), meaning "maiden." This...

Corrina is a variant of the name Corinna, which itself derives from the Latinized form of the Greek name Korinna (Κόριννα). The Greek stem kore (κόρη) means "maiden," giving the name a classical and poetic resonance. Cor...

Cosmina is a Romanian feminine given name, derived from the masculine name Cosmin through the addition of the feminine suffix -a. The name Cosmin itself is the Romanian form of Cosmas, a Greek name (Κοσμᾶς, transliterate...

Crina is a Romanian female given name, derived directly from the Romanian word crin, meaning "lily". As a floral name, it evokes purity, beauty, and grace, which are qualities traditionally associated with the lily flowe...

Cristina is the Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, and Romanian form of Christina, a feminine given name with deep Christian roots. The name ultimately derives from the Latin Christiana, meaning "follower of Christ"...

Etymology and Meaning Dafina is a feminine given name used in Albanian, Bulgarian, and Macedonian, derived from the word for "laurel" in these languages. The name traces its ultimate origin to Greek daphne (δάφνη), meani...

Darina is a feminine given name used in several Slavic languages, including Bulgarian, Czech, Russian, and Slovak. Its etymology traces back to the diminutive use of the Slavic element darŭ, meaning "gift." As such, Dari...

Darina is an anglicized form of the Irish name Dáirine. It is a feminine given name primarily used in Irish-speaking and Irish-descended communities.EtymologyDarina derives directly from Dáirine, which is itself possibly...

Davina is a feminine given name of Scottish origin, serving as the feminine form of David. The name David itself comes from the Hebrew Dawiḏ, which is derived from doḏ meaning "beloved" or "uncle." As a feminine counterp...

Etymology and OriginDeina is a form of Dinah used in some versions of the Greek Old Testament (the Septuagint). The name Dinah itself means "judged" in Hebrew, derived from the root (din) meaning "to judge." According to...

Delfina is an Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of Delphina. The name ultimately derives from the Latin Delphinus, meaning "of Delphi," referring to the ancient Greek city of Delphi. The Greek root delphys (δελφύς) m...

Delphina is a female given name of Medieval Latin origin. It is the feminine form of the Latin name Delphinus, which means "of Delphi." Delphi was an ancient Greek city renowned for its oracle and temple of Apollo; the c...

Despina is a modern Greek feminine given name, derived from the ancient Greek Despoina, meaning "mistress, lady". In Greek mythology, Despoina was the daughter of Demeter and Poseidon, worshipped in the Eleusinian Myster...

EtymologyDespoina (Greek: Δέσποινα, Déspoina) is a Greek feminine name meaning "mistress, lady". It derives from the Greek word despoina, which is the feminine form of despotēs ("master, lord"). The first element of the...

Diamantina is a feminine given name derived as a variant of Diamanto, which itself comes from the Greek word διαμάντι (diamanti) meaning "diamond." The name thus carries connotations of brilliance, value, and durability.

Dimitrina is a Bulgarian feminine given name, derived as the feminine form of Dimitar, which itself is the Bulgarian and Macedonian variant of Demetrius. The name ultimately traces back to the Greek Demetrios, meaning “f...

Dina is a given name used in multiple languages and cultural contexts, primarily as a form of Dinah. The name appears in the Hebrew, Greek, and Latin versions of the Old Testament, where Dinah is the daughter of Jacob an...

Dina is a feminine name with multiple origins. As a short form, it derives from names ending in -dina, such as Bernardina Ondina. In Dutch, English, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish, Dina functions as a diminutive or ind...

Divina is a feminine given name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, derived directly from the word divina meaning "divine" or "godlike". The name is a semantic and phonetic cousin to the masculine form Divino, used in Braz...

Domnina is a feminine name of Latin origin, serving as the feminine form of Domninus. It ultimately derives from the Latin word dominus, meaning "lord, master," which reflects its association with nobility and divine aut...

Donaldina is a feminine form of Donald, a Scottish name. While Donald itself has been widely used for centuries, its feminine counterpart Donaldina is much rarer and is primarily found in Scotland. The name is formed by...

Dorina 1 is a Romanian feminine given name, primarily recognized as a feminine form of Dorin. This name is rooted in Balkan naming traditions and is predominantly used in Romania, where it has a cherished place among fem...

Dorina is an elaboration of Dóra, a Hungarian short form of Dorottya. Ultimately derived from the Greek name Dorothea, meaning "gift of god", Dorina carries the same heartfelt significance. The name follows a pattern in...

Drina is a feminine diminutive of Adriana or Alexandrina. It is an English name that likely emerged as a nickname or short form of these longer names, which themselves have rich histories: Adriana is the feminine form of...

Edina is a Hungarian female given name. It is possibly a diminutive of names beginning with the Old German element adal meaning "noble". The name is most prominent in Hungary and among Hungarian communities.EtymologyThe...

Edwina is a feminine given name, serving as the female form of Edwin. The name Edwin itself originates from Old English elements: ead meaning "wealth, fortune" and wine meaning "friend," thus carrying the sense of "rich...

Ekaterina is a Bulgarian and Macedonian form of Katherine, and an alternate transcription of Russian Екатерина (see Yekaterina). The name has deep roots in Eastern European and Slavic culture, while ultimately tracing ba...

Elaina is a variant of Elaine, an English name that developed from an Old French form of Helen. Helen itself derives from the Greek name Helene, meaning "torch" or "shining light," a fitting etymology for a name beloved...

Elina is a feminine given name used primarily in Estonian, Finnish, and Swedish, where it serves as a form of Helen. The name ultimately derives from the Greek Helene (Ἑλένη), a name of uncertain etymology. It is often l...

Elvina is a feminine given name that originated as a variant of Alvina. The name Alvina itself is the feminine form of Alvin, which has a rich linguistic heritage reaching back to Old English and Old Norse roots. The ult...

Emelina is the Spanish form of Emmeline, a name with Germanic roots meaning "unceasing, vigorous, brave."EtymologyEmmeline derives from the Old French Emeline, which itself comes from a diminutive of Germanic names conta...

Emina is a Bosnian feminine given name, derived as a form of Amina, the feminine form of the Arabic name Amin. The name is closely tied to Islamic tradition and pronunciation variants across different cultures.Etymology...

Enedina is the Spanish form of the Latin name Henedina, whose exact meaning remains unknown. This name was borne by an early Christian saint from Sardinia, martyred in the 2nd century alongside her companions Justa and J...

Epponina is a rare first name of Gaulish origin, best known as the name of the virtuous wife of the 1st-century Gallo-Roman rebel Julius Sabinus. The name is probably related to the name of the Gaulish goddess Epona, ref...

Ernestina is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese feminine form of Ernest, derived via ernust from the Old High German word meaning "serious, earnest." The name Ernest (and its feminines) became popular in German-speakin...

Etelvina is a feminine given name used in Spanish and Portuguese, representing the feminine form of Adalwin. The name is rooted in Germanic origins, ultimately tracing back to the Old English element æðele meaning "noble...

Eufrozina is the Hungarian form of Euphrosyne, a name derived from the Greek word for "mirth, merriment, cheerfulness." In Greek mythology, Euphrosyne was one of the three Graces (Χάριτες), goddesses of charm, beauty, an...

Evangelina is a Latinate form of Evangeline, used primarily in English and Spanish. Both names derive from the Latin evangelium ("gospel"), which in turn comes from Greek "good news", composed of the elements εὖ meaning...