Unisex name
Mina name meaning
“fish”
Mina is a name used for girls and boys, commonly linked to Sanskrit mīna, meaning fish, in Sanskrit and Indonesian interpretations. It also serves as a short form of several European names. In those uses, its meaning depends on the full name from which it comes.
What does Mina mean?
The ending -na appears in names of varied origins, including Ratna, Agustina, and Diana. These final letters do not have one independent meaning that applies to every name. More girl names ending in -na →
Origin and cultural usage of Mina
In a Sanskrit and Indonesian reading, Mina comes from mīna, meaning fish. Mina is also a short form of several European names, whose meanings depend on the full name.
Name combinations with Mina
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Mina, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Mina: fish
- Afriyani: born in April
- Suyati: good ascetic
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Meaning of each word
- Mina: fish
- Desi: associated with the month of December
- Astiti: praise or reverential prayer
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Mina Astika
Meaning of each word
- Mina: fish
- Astika: one affirming spiritual existence
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Meaning of each word
- Kurniati: a gift, a precious bestowal
- Mina: fish
- Ika: one, first
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Mina Tria
Meaning of each word
- Mina: fish
- Tria: three; associated with third position
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Meaning of each word
- Mina: fish
- Suyati: good ascetic
- Pratiwi: earth, the land supporting life
How to pronounce Mina
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mina/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦶꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮤᮔ |
Is Mina a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Mina is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 30% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Mina ranks #358 among unisex names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Mina
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Mina
- Mina Susana Setra
- Mina · b. 1973
- Mina Astuti Anye · b. 1978
- Mina Elfira · b. 1963
- Mina Giban · b. 1997
- Mina Jikwa · b. 1978
- Mina Meylinda · b. 1976
FAQ about the name Mina
What is the meaning of Mina?
Mina means fish. In a Sanskrit and Indonesian reading, Mina comes from mīna, meaning fish. Mina is also a short form of several European names, whose meanings depend on the full name.
Is Mina a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Mina is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 30% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Mina?
Mina is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Mina have?
Mina has 2 syllables (Mi-na) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Mina?
Mina ranks #358 among unisex names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Mina?
Some ideas: Mina Afriyani Suyati; Mina Desi Astiti; Mina Astika.
Famous people named Mina?
Notable people named Mina include Mina Susana Setra, Mina, Mina Astuti Anye.
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