Dina

See also dina

English

Etymology

Equivalent of the biblical name Dinah in several European languages, ultimately from Hebrew. It can also be shortened from female names such as Claudina or Blandina.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈdiːnə/

Proper noun

Dina

1. A female given name.

Translations

female given name

• Hebrew: דִּינָה (he) (dina)

Anagrams

• Andi
• Dani

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Latvian

Etymology

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. From Hebrew דִּינָה. Cognate with English Dinah.

Proper noun

Dina f

1. A female given name.

References

• Klāvs Siliņš: Latviešu personvārdu vārdnīca. Riga "Zinātne" 1990, ISBN 5-7966-0278-0
• [1] Population Register of Latvia: Dina was the only given name of 1986 persons in Latvia on May 21st 2010.

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Norwegian

Proper noun

Dina

1. (biblical) Dinah.
2. A female given name of biblical origin, also short for names like Bernhardine.