Name:
Nina
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Spanish
Meaning:
The name Nina has a lot of meanings, depending on the language of origin. In Slavic languages, it is a short form of names that end in -nina, eg. Giannina, Antonina. In Persian it means "kind", in Hindu "kind eyes", in Native American "outstanding", in Swahili "mother", in Arabic "friend" and in Old Greek "blossom". It also bears the Spanish meaning "little girl" from the word 'nina' itself.
Pronunciation:
NEE-nə
The Five Elements:
Fire
Also Spelled Like...:
Neena
Ninna
Nyna
Famous Nina:
Nina Anderson : published author
Nina Bawden : writer
Nina Brosh : model
Nina Cassian : writer
Nina Foch : actress
Nina Gordon : musician
Nina Hamnett : artist
Nina Jamieson : writer
Nina Liu : actress
Nina Munk : writer
Nina Putnam : published author
Nina Simone : jazz artist
Nina Sky : musician
Nina Totenberg : journalist
Nina Dobrev : actress