Girl name
Nina name meaning
“girl, little girl”
Nina is a feminine name commonly linked to Spanish niña, meaning “girl” or “little girl”. It is also used as a short form of names such as Antonina. These different routes explain why Nina has no single universal origin that accounts for every use of the name.
What does Nina mean?
Girl, little girl
In Indonesian: anak perempuan, gadis kecil
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 Nina
One established explanation connects Nina with Spanish niña, 'girl'. Nina also shortens names such as Antonina, so it has no single universal origin.
Name combinations with Nina
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nina, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Nina as a first name
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Nina Puri
Interpretation
A picture of a young girl within a palace residence.Meaning of each word
- Nina: girl, little girl
- Puri: palatial residence
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Nina Permatasari Septiana
Interpretation
A picture of a girl like a gemstone's essence in September.Meaning of each word
- Nina: girl, little girl
- Permatasari: essence of a jewel
- Septiana: associated with September
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Interpretation
A picture of an eighth daughter who is the king's pride.Meaning of each word
- Nina: girl, little girl
- Octavia: the eighth
- Shahnaz: the king’s pride
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Nina Cindy
Interpretation
A picture of a young girl originating from Mount Kynthos.Meaning of each word
- Nina: girl, little girl
- Cindy: from Mount Kynthos
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Interpretation
A picture of a girl and her emotional heart in February.Meaning of each word
- Nina: girl, little girl
- Febriana: associated with February
- Hati: seat of feelings and inner life
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Nina Vega
Interpretation
A picture of a girl alongside a bright star in Lyra.Meaning of each word
- Nina: girl, little girl
- Vega: a bright star in the constellation Lyra
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Nina Indriani
Interpretation
A picture of a young girl in the image of Indra's queen.Meaning of each word
- Nina: girl, little girl
- Indriani: Indra's queen
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Nina Aurelia
Interpretation
A picture of a young girl portrayed in golden hues.Meaning of each word
- Nina: girl, little girl
- Aurelia: golden; shining like gold
Nina as a middle name
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Interpretation
A wish for a daughter to work in harmony and accord.Meaning of each word
- Larasati: harmonious, well matched
- Nina: girl, little girl
- Amelia: work, activity
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Interpretation
A picture of a noble girl in the month of September.Meaning of each word
- Septi: associated with September
- Nina: girl, little girl
- Della: noble
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Interpretation
A picture of a girl and radiant light in September.Meaning of each word
- Kirana: a ray of light
- Nina: girl, little girl
- Septiani: associated with September
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A picture of a girl, sweet as honey, providing foundational support.Meaning of each word
- Pamela: all sweetness, sweet as honey
- Nina: girl, little girl
- Sendi: a connection or supporting foundation
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A wish for a daughter to flourish and be the most beautiful.Meaning of each word
- Thalia: blooming, flourishing
- Nina: girl, little girl
- Calista: most beautiful
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A wish for a daughter to become an honored, beloved woman.Meaning of each word
- Lady: a woman of standing, a lady
- Nina: girl, little girl
- Priyanti: beloved, cherished
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Interpretation
A picture of a girl with radiant light and blooming flowers.Meaning of each word
- Kirana: a ray of light
- Nina: girl, little girl
- Puspa: a blooming flower
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Interpretation
A picture of a young girl among forests and olive trees.Meaning of each word
- Silvia: of the forest
- Nina: girl, little girl
- Olivia: olive tree or fruit
Nina as a last name
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Anggita Nina
Interpretation
A picture of a young girl portrayed within a composition.Meaning of each word
- Anggita: a composition, a created work
- Nina: girl, little girl
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Silvi Nina
Interpretation
A picture of a young girl alongside a forest setting.Meaning of each word
- Silvi: of the forest
- Nina: girl, little girl
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Amanda Nina
Interpretation
A wish for a daughter to receive the love she deserves.Meaning of each word
- Amanda: worthy of being loved
- Nina: girl, little girl
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Interpretation
A picture of a girl with jasmine on the life sustaining earth.Meaning of each word
- Pratiwi: earth, the land supporting life
- Jasmine: jasmine flower
- Nina: girl, little girl
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Tasya Nina
Interpretation
A picture of a young girl experiencing revival and renewed life.Meaning of each word
- Tasya: resurrection, returning to life
- Nina: girl, little girl
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Wulansari Nina
Interpretation
A picture of a young girl alongside the essence of lunar beauty.Meaning of each word
- Wulansari: essence of the moon's beauty
- Nina: girl, little girl
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Maharani Nina
Interpretation
A picture of a young girl in the image of a great queen.Meaning of each word
- Maharani: great queen, queen consort
- Nina: girl, little girl
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Cahya Nina
Interpretation
A picture of a young girl alongside a bright light.Meaning of each word
- Cahya: light, radiance
- Nina: girl, little girl
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How to pronounce Nina
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦶꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮤᮔ |
Is Nina a girl’s name?
Yes, Nina is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Nina ranks #86 among girl names in our data sample (78 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nina
Famous people named Nina
- Nina Zatulini · b. 1991
- Nina Tamam · b. 1975
- Nina Agustin · b. 1980
- Nina Anwar
- Nina Hamidah · b. 2000
- Nina Kozok · b. 1991
- Nina Agustina · b. 1973
- Nina Jane Bustan · b. 1995
- Nina Melinda · b. 1976
- Nina Tutachia · b. 2009
- Nina Yunken · b. 1993
- Andi Nina Anggreny Basira · b. 1964
FAQ about the name Nina
What is the meaning of Nina?
Nina means girl, little girl. One established explanation connects Nina with Spanish niña, 'girl'. Nina also shortens names such as Antonina, so it has no single universal origin.
Is Nina a girl’s name?
Yes, Nina is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nina?
Nina is of European origin.
How many syllables does Nina have?
Nina has 2 syllables (Ni-na) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Nina?
Nina ranks #86 among girl names in our data sample (78 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Nina?
Some ideas: Nina Puri; Larasati Nina Amelia; Anggita Nina.
Famous people named Nina?
Notable people named Nina include Nina Zatulini, Nina Tamam, Nina Agustin.
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