Nina
/neeːnuh/ Maltese Female
Meaning & Origin
Nina is a Maltese name meaning "N/A". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. The etymology of Nina is multifaceted. It can be a diminutive of names like Antonina, Giannina, or Nikolina (meaning "God is gracious," "God is gracious," and "victory of the people," respectively). It may also be related to the Spanish word "niña" meaning "girl."
Quick Facts
Language Maltese
Gender Female
Phonetic neeːnuh
IPA niːnə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as neeːnuh. Keep the original Maltese phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Nina
- · Nina Simone - Singer and pianist
- · Nina Dobrev - Actress
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