Name meaning
Nina
may mean “little girl”
- Origin
- several origins
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Russian, German, Polish, Italian, Spanish, Georgian
- Spellings
- Nina · Nino · Ninon · Niña
- Say it
- NEE-nah
- Letters
- 4
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Nina has several roots. In Russian it began as a short form of names like Antonina and Anna. In Spanish, niña means little girl. Saint Nino, often called Nina, brought Christianity to Georgia. It is loved across Europe.
Roots
Short form of Antonina, Anna and other names; Spanish niña (girl).
Where it is used
Popular across Europe and the Americas.
Nina name FAQ
What does the name Nina mean?
Nina may mean “little girl”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Short form of Antonina, Anna and other names; Spanish niña (girl).
Where does the name Nina come from?
Nina is of several origins origin. Today it is used in Russian, German, Polish, Italian, Spanish families.
How do you pronounce Nina?
Nina is usually pronounced NEE-nah.
Is Nina a boy's or a girl's name?
Nina is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Nina?
Related spellings and forms include Nino, Ninon, Niña.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-DE, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.