Names Categorized "ends in -ina"

Kaltrina is an Albanian feminine given name, possibly derived from the Albanian word kaltër, meaning "blue" or "azure". The name evokes imagery of the sky or sea, reflecting a common practice in Albanian naming tradition...

Karalina is a Belarusian given name, the Belarusian form of Carolina. It is a variant of Carolina, which is itself derived from the Latin Carolus, the Latin form of the Germanic name Karl, meaning "man" or, alternatively...

Karina is a feminine given name used across many European languages, including Danish, English, German, Latvian, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish. It is an elaborated form of Karin, a Swedish short form o...

Karolina is a feminine given name widely used across Europe, including in Croatian, Danish, German, Hungarian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Slovene, Swedish, and Ukrainian speaking communities. It...

Katalina is a Spanish variant of Catalina, which itself derives from Katherine. As a form of Catalina, Katalina reflects the Spanish adaptation of a name that has deep historical and linguistic roots. Etymology The ultim...

Kataraina is the Māori form of Katherine. It is used primarily in New Zealand, where Māori speakers have adapted European names to fit the phonetic patterns of the Māori language. The name Kataraina reflects the Māori te...

Katariina is a Finnish and Estonian feminine given name, a cognate of Katherine.EtymologyThe name ultimately derives from the Greek name Αἰκατερίνη (Aikaterine), whose etymology is debated. It may be linked to the goddes...

Katarina is a feminine given name prevalent across several European languages, serving as the standard form of Katherine in Croatian, Serbian, Slovenian, Swedish, Danish, German, Norwegian, Sorbian, and Slovak. Variant s...

Kateřina is a Czech female given name, equivalent to English Katherine. It is derived from the Greek name Αἰκατερίνη (Aikaterine), whose exact etymology is debated. Possible origins include the Greek word ἑκάτερος (hekat...

Katerina is a feminine given name used in multiple languages, including Albanian, Bulgarian, Greek, Macedonian, Russian, and Medieval Latin. It serves as the Macedonian and Albanian form of Katherine, a Russian short for...

Katharina is a German form of Katherine. The name has deep historical roots tracing back to the Greek name Αἰκατερίνη (Aikaterine), whose etymology is debated. Possible origins include the Greek ἑκάτερος (hekateros) mean...

Katherina is a Latinate form of Katherine. The name is most famously associated with Shakespeare's comedy The Taming of the Shrew (1593), where Katherina—often called Kate—is the sharp-tongued protagonist whom Petruchio...

Katina is a Greek contracted form of Katerina, itself a variant of the widespread name Katherine. The name is used in Bulgarian, Greek, and Macedonian traditions, maintaining a connection to the rich history of the Kathe...

Etymology and OriginsKatrina is an Anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic name Caitrìona, which itself is a Scottish Gaelic variant of Katherine. Traditionally used in English and Scottish contexts, Katrina gained widesp...

Kenina is a feminine given name of Scottish origin, derived as the feminine form of Kenneth. The name Kenneth itself has a complex lineage, anglicized from both the Gaelic Coinneach (meaning 'comely' or 'handsome') and t...

Kilikina is the Hawaiian form of Christina, a name of Christian origin that has become popular across many cultures. In Hawaiian, the name is pronounced roughly as kee-lee-KEE-nah, conforming to the phonetic patterns of...

EtymologyKlasina is a Dutch feminine name, derived as a diminutive or feminine form of Klaas, which itself is a Dutch short form of Nicholas. Ultimately, this lineage traces back to the Greek name Nikolaos, composed of n...

Klazina is a Dutch feminine given name, derived as a feminized form of Klaas, the Dutch short form of Nicholas.EtymologyThe name ultimately traces back to the Greek Νικόλαος (Nikolaos), composed of νίκη (nike) meaning "v...

Klementina is the Slovene and Croatian form of Clementina, which itself is the feminine form of the Late Latin name Clemens (or its derivative Clementius), meaning "merciful, gentle" (via the root Clement). This name was...

Klimentina is the Macedonian form of Clementina, itself a feminine derivative of the Latin name Clemens. The root name, Clement, derives from the Late Latin Clemens, meaning "merciful" or "gentle." This name has deep Chr...

Konstantina is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived as the Greek feminine form of Constantine. The name ultimately traces back to the Latin Constantinus, which itself is a derivative of the late Latin name Cons...

Korina is a modern Greek form of the name Corinna, which itself has deep classical roots. In Greek, the original name Korinna was derived from the word κόρη (kore), meaning "maiden" — a term also used in the ancient Gree...

Kristiina is a feminine given name used primarily in Estonia and Finland. It is the Estonian and Finnish form of Christina, which itself derives from the Latin Christiana, meaning 'follower of Christ'. The name ultimatel...

Kristina is a feminine given name that serves as a common variant and form of Christina in numerous languages across Europe. It is used in Albanian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, English, Estonian, Faroese, German,...

Krystina is a given name that serves as a variant of Christina. The spelling with a 'K' and 'y' offers a modern twist on the classic name, making it stand out while retaining the same pronunciation and essential identity...

LaChina is an African American feminine name that creatively combines the popular prefix la with the name China. The use of la as a prefix is a distinctive feature of many invented names within African American communiti...

Lagina is a modern feminine first name primarily used in African American communities. It is a combination of the popular prefix la with the name Gina, making it a creative coinage typical of contemporary naming trends t...

Laurentina is a feminine given name with roots in ancient Rome, ultimately derived from the Latin name Laurentinus, a Roman cognomen itself based on Laurence 1 (from Laurentius, meaning "from Laurentum"). Laurentum was a...

Lavina is a feminine given name primarily used in English-speaking countries. It is a variant of the name Lavinia, which has ancient origins deeply rooted in Roman mythology. Etymology and Origin Lavinia, from which Lavi...

Leontina is a feminine name used in Portuguese, Romanian, and Medieval Latin contexts. It represents the feminine form of Leontius, which itself is a Latinized version of the Greek name Leontios. Ultimately derived from...

Libitina is the ancient Roman goddess of funerals, corpses, and death. Her name, often used as a metonym for death itself, has uncertain origins; it may derive from the Etruscan word lupu, meaning "dead." Alternatively,...

Lina is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from the root lāna meaning "to be soft". The name directly translates to "soft" or "tender" in Arabic, evoking gentleness and delicacy. Additionally, it can be traced to...

Lina is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "absorbed" or "united." In Hindu philosophy and yoga, the concept of lina represents the state of being fully absorbed or merged with the divine, particularly in...

Lina is an independent short form of names ending in lina, such as Angelina, Carolina, and Paulina. It has been widely used across European languages including Danish, English, French, German, Italian, Lithuanian, Norweg...

Longina is a feminine given name, primarily used in Polish and Roman contexts. It is the feminine form of Longinus, a Roman cognomen derived from Latin longus, meaning "long" or "tall."Etymology and Historical ContextThe...

Lucina is a feminine given name with roots in Roman mythology, derived from Latin. The name originally comes from lucus meaning "grove," but was later reinterpreted as being associated with lux meaning "light." This sema...

Luigina is an Italian feminine given name, functioning as a diminutive of Luigia. Luigia itself is the Italian feminine form of Louis, a name of French origin that ultimately derives from the Germanic name Hludwig, meani...

Luisina is a Spanish feminine given name, categorized as a diminutive of Luisa. This affectionate form carries the same core meaning as its root names, deriving from the Germanic name Ludwig, which translates to "famous...

Macrina is a feminine given name of Roman and Spanish usage, derived as a feminine form of Macrinus. The masculine base Macrinus was a Roman cognomen originating from a diminutive of Latin macer meaning "thin, meagre." T...

Mădălina is the Romanian form of Magdalene, a name derived from the title "of Magdala." Magdala was a village on the Sea of Galilee, whose name meant "tower" in Aramaic. In the New Testament, Mary Magdalene was a followe...

Madelina is a Latinate form of Madeline, an elaborated variant that borrows the -ina suffix common in Italian and Spanish names (e.g., Caterina, Angelina). The name chain traces back through Madeleine, the French version...

Madina is a feminine given name derived from the Arabic المدينة (al-Madīna), meaning "the city". The name ultimately comes from the city of Medina, the Islamic holy site in Saudi Arabia. Madina is most prevalent among Ta...

Magdalina is the Old Church Slavic form of Magdalene, as well as a Bulgarian variant of the name. Like other Slavic- and Eastern-European-language forms of the name, it derives from the biblical epithet Magdalene, meanin...

Malina 1 is a Scottish feminine given name derived as a feminization of Malcolm. The name Malcolm itself comes from the Scottish Gaelic Máel Coluim, meaning “disciple of Saint Columba.” Historically, Malcolm was a royal...

Malina is a feminine given name that means "raspberry" in several Slavic languages, including Bulgarian, Polish, and Serbian. It is a nature-inspired name that evokes sweetness, delicacy, and a connection to the natural...

Malvína is the Czech and Slovak form of the name Malvina, which was created by the Scottish poet James MacPherson in the 18th century for a character in his Ossian poems. In Czech and Slovak, the name is pronounced with...

Malvina is a feminine given name invented by the Scottish poet James Macpherson in the 18th century for a character in his Ossian poems. He probably intended it to mean "smooth brow", from Scottish Gaelic mala "brow" and...

Malwina is the Polish form of Malvina, a name that was invented by the 18th-century Scottish poet James Macpherson for a character in his Ossian poems. Malvina is derived from the Scottish Gaelic elements mala meaning "b...

Marcelina is the Polish, Spanish and Portuguese feminine form of Marcellinus, a Roman family name that traces back to Marcellus and ultimately to Marcus, a Roman praenomen probably derived from the name of the god Mars....

Marcellina is a feminine given name of Latin origin, used in both Italian and Roman contexts. It is the feminine form of Marcellinus, a Roman family name that was itself derived from Marcellus. Etymology and History The...

María Cristina is a Spanish compound given name, formed from María and Cristina. María, rooted in the Hebrew name Maria, has been the most enduringly popular girl's name in Spain since the 13th century. Its frequent pair...

Marina is a feminine given name widely used across many cultures. It is the feminine form of the Latin name Marinus, which itself derives either from the Roman family name Marius or directly from the Latin word marinus m...

Etymology and Historical RootsMartina is the feminine form of Martin, derived from the Roman name Martinus, itself a derivative of Martis, the genitive case of the name of the Roman god Mars. As a female counterpart, Mar...

Maximina is a feminine given name of Spanish and Ancient Roman origin, ultimately derived from the Latin maximus, meaning "greatest." It is the feminine form of Maximinus, a Roman cognomen that itself derives from the fa...

Medina is a feminine first name used in Kazakh and Bosnian, serving as a local form of Madina. Both names ultimately derive from the Arabic Madīna, meaning "the city," and refer to the holy city of Medina, which is the s...

Melaina is a name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word μέλαινα (melaina), meaning "black, dark." In Greek mythology, Melaina (also spelled Melaena or Melena) was a nymph associated with the prophetic springs of D...

Melesina is a rare English feminine given name of uncertain origin, though it is likely a diminutive or variant of Millicent. Although the meaning of Melesina itself is unknown, the root name Millicent derives from the G...

Etymology and Origins Melina is a feminine given name with roots in Greek and English usage. It is essentially an elaboration of the short form Mel, which can be derived from names such as Melissa or directly from the Gr...

Michalina is a Polish feminine form of Michael, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (Miḵaʾel) meaning "who is like God?". This rhetorical question affirms that no person is comparable to God. The name is for...

Michelina is an Italian feminine diminutive of Michele, the Italian form of Michael. The name Michael comes from the Hebrew מִיכָאֵל (Miḵaʾel), meaning "who is like God?"—a rhetorical question affirming that no one is eq...