Meaning of Nina

Nina is a female name of Multiple origins: Russian (diminutive of Anna), Spanish/Italian (meaning 'little girl'), Native American Quechua (meaning 'fire'), also Hebrew origin meaning "Grace; little girl; fire".

Nina Name Meaning & Origin

MeaningGrace; little girl; fire
OriginMultiple origins: Russian (diminutive of Anna), Spanish/Italian (meaning 'little girl'), Native American Quechua (meaning 'fire'), also Hebrew
Genderfemale
PronunciationNEE-nah (most common), also NYEE-nah

Nicknames for Nina

NiniNinNanaNenaNita

Famous People Named Nina

  • Nina Simone (American singer and civil rights activist)
  • Nina Dobrev (Bulgarian-Canadian actress)
  • Nina Garcia (Colombian-American fashion critic)
  • Nina Krilova (fictional character from TV series 'The Americans')
  • Nina Zarechnaya (fictional character from Anton Chekhov's play 'The Seagull')

The Vibe of Nina

Nina feels versatile — elegant yet approachable, with a global, timeless charm. It suggests a person who is both strong-willed and warm, blending tradition with a modern edge.

Names Similar to Nina

LinaAlinaGiannaLenaMinaNiaMilaNola

Explore Nina in Other Languages

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