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Rufina name meaning

“red-haired or reddish”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
Gender
♀ Girl
Origin
Latin
Syllables
3
Popularity
#2,373

Rufina is a feminine name of Latin origin meaning red-haired or reddish. It is the feminine form of Rufinus and derives from the Latin word rufus, meaning red or red-haired. Alongside this linguistic background, Rufina is also known as a name borne by Christian saints.

What does Rufina mean?

Red-haired or reddish

In Indonesian: berambut merah atau kemerahan

-na

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 Rufina

From Latin Rufina, the feminine form of Rufinus, derived from rufus, ‘red’ or ‘red-haired’. It is also borne by Christian saints.

Linguistic originLatin
Naming traditionChristian
Starts withR · Ru

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Name combinations with Rufina

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Rufina, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Rufina Sarce Janet

    Meaning of each word

    • Rufina: red-haired or reddish
    • Sarce: princess, noblewoman
    • Janet: God is gracious
  • Rufina Agita Zaneta

    Meaning of each word

    • Rufina: red-haired or reddish
    • Agita: good
    • Zaneta: God is gracious
  • Rufina Fina

    Meaning of each word

    • Rufina: red-haired or reddish
    • Fina: God will add
  • Kornelia Rufina Helena

    Meaning of each word

    • Kornelia: associated with a horn
    • Rufina: red-haired or reddish
    • Helena: torch, bright light
  • Rufina Eunike

    Meaning of each word

    • Rufina: red-haired or reddish
    • Eunike: good victory
  • Rufina Margareth Lea

    Meaning of each word

    • Rufina: red-haired or reddish
    • Margareth: pearl
    • Lea: weary or tired

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How to pronounce Rufina

Syllables3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦫꦸꦥ꦳ꦶꦤ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮛᮥᮖᮤᮔ

Is Rufina a girl’s name?

Yes, Rufina is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.

♂ Boys 0%Girls 100% ♀

Rufina ranks #2,373 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Rufina

Famous people named Rufina

  • Rufina Br Ginting
  • Rufina Laily Kurniati · b. 1989
  • Rufina Sedang · b. 1963

FAQ about the name Rufina

What is the meaning of Rufina?

Rufina means red-haired or reddish. From Latin Rufina, the feminine form of Rufinus, derived from rufus, ‘red’ or ‘red-haired’. It is also borne by Christian saints.

Is Rufina a girl’s name?

Yes, Rufina is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Rufina?

Rufina is of Latin origin.

How many syllables does Rufina have?

Rufina has 3 syllables (Ru-fi-na) and 6 letters.

How popular is the name Rufina?

Rufina ranks #2,373 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Rufina?

Some ideas: Rufina Sarce Janet; Rufina Agita Zaneta; Rufina Fina.

Famous people named Rufina?

Notable people named Rufina include Rufina Br Ginting, Rufina Laily Kurniati, Rufina Sedang.

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