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Nina name meaning
Last Name
849
in the U.S.
in 2010
849
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Nina mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Nina
User Submitted Origins
English
41%
Russian
28%
Hebrew
12%
Native American
9%
Spanish
4%
German
4%
Italian
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Nina means "Intellectual, creative, beautiful, grace. Also the Spanish word for 'girl'" and is of Russian origin.
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Nina means "Beautiful, strong, good warrior".
- 2 people from Virginia, U.S. agree the name Nina means "Form of Nineveh and means 'Handsome, Agreeable'".
- According to 2 people from the United Kingdom and the United States, the name Nina is of Spanish origin and means "Little girl".
- 2 people from Ohio, U.S. agree the name Nina is of Native American origin and means "Mighty Warrior".
- A user from Brazil says the name Nina is of Spanish origin and means "Girl (spanish). darling (italian). Goddes of Fire (incan). Goddes of Oceans (Babylon)".
- A submission from Massachusetts, U.S. says the name Nina means "Warrior" and is of German origin.
- According to 2 people from Michigan, U.S., the name Nina is of Hebrew origin and means "Grace".
- A user from Canada says the name Nina is of Russian origin and means "beautiful".
- According to a user from Washington, U.S., the name Nina is of English origin and means "Strong".
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Nina
A goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea.
Other Dictionary Sources
- The Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea
Wiktionary
Borrowed into English in the nineteenth century, apparently from several sources. Many borrowings are of Russian Ни́на (Nína), the name of a Georgian fourth-century saint, also known as Nino, of obscure origin and meaning, possibly connected with the Assyrian king Ninus. Others are of an Italian short form of diminutives like Annina from Anna and Giovannina from Giovanna.
Phonologically or orthographically similar names are present in several languages, including Afrikaans, Hindi, Italian, Persian, Romanian, Russian, Spanish and some Native American languages. In many of those, it is a nickname for names ending in -ina or -nina.
- A female given name in continuous use since the 19th century.
- The Babylonian goddess of the watery deep, daughter of Ea.
Nina was also found in the following language(s): Czech, Danish, Faroese, Finnish, French, German, Latvian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Slovak, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Nina
Notable Persons Named Nina
Nina Dobrev
Nina Dobrev is an actress and model. Her ongoing career started in 2006. Nina was given the name Nikolina Konstantinova Dobreva on January 9th, 1989 in Sofia.
Nina Simone
Nina Simone was a rhythm, blues, jazz, folk music, soul music, and gospel music musician. Her career lasted from 1954 to 2003. Nina was given the name Eunice Kathleen Waymon on February 21st, 1933 in Tryon, North Carolina, U.S. She breathed her last breath on April 21st, 2003.
Nina Ansaroff
Nina was born on December 3rd, 1985 in Weston, Florida.
Nina Agdal
Nina was given the name Nina Brohus Agdal on March 26th, 1992 in Denmark.
Nina Nesbitt
Nina Nesbitt is a folk rock, pop music, acoustic music, and rock music singer-songwriter and musician. Her most notable accomplishments were from 2011 to present. Nina was born on July 11th, 1994 in Edinburgh.
Jessica Seinfeld
Jessica Seinfeld is an author and philanthropist. Her ongoing career started in 2001. Jessica was given the name Nina Danielle Sklar on September 12th, 1971 in Oyster Bay (hamlet), New York.
- Nina Turner
- Nina Hagen
- Nina HossActress
- Nina KravizDeejay
- Nina PerssonMusician
- Nina FochActress
- Nina Mercedez
- Nina DavuluriPublic Speaker
- Nina TotenbergJournalist
- Nina Proudman
- Nina Paley
- Nina WadiaActor
- Nina GarciaFashion Journalist
- NiñaSinger
Notable Persons With the Last Name Nina
Notable Persons With the Last Name Nina
Niña
Niña is a singer, songwriter, record producer, tv and radio personality, model, and philanthropist. She holds the title Jealous", Foolish Heart", and Through the Fire ". Her ongoing career started in 2000. Niña was born on November 1st, 1980 in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Mizz Nina
Mizz Nina is a rhythm, blues, dance-pop, electropop, pop music, and hip hop music musician. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1999 to 2013. Mizz was given the name Shazrina binti Azman on July 1st, 1980.
Baroness van Pallandt Nina
Baroness van Pallandt Nina is an actress and singer. She was most prominent from 1958 to 1988. Baroness was given the name Nina Magdelene Møller-Hasselbalch on July 15th, 1932 in Denmark.
Túpac Katari
Túpac was given the name Julián Apasa Nina in 1750. Túpac is also known as Catari and Túpaj Katari. He died on November 15th, 1781.
Song Nina
Song was born on April 7th, 1980 in Anshan.
Lorenzo Nina
Lorenzo was born on May 12th, 1812. He died on July 25th, 1885.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Nina | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 16.25% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 2.12% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 4.48% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.00% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 76.91% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Nina
People with the last name Nina are most frequently White or Hispanic or Latino
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Fun Facts about the name Nina
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