Name:
Polina
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Latin, Russian
Meaning:
Polina is a Russian form of Paulina, itself derived from Paula. Paula originates in Latin language and means "tiny, petite". It is a feminine form of Paul, ultimately derived from Paulus. In French it is used as a surname as well. It was also the name of a saint, Saint Paula was a follower of Saint Jerome.
Pronunciation:
pah-LEE-nah
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
Polinna
Famous Polina:
Polina Kouklina : model
Polina Agafonova : figure skater
Polina Astakhova : gymnast