Dina
[ˈdiː.nə]Meaning
female name; alternate spelling of Dinah, Dena and Deena, from Hebrew
Background Story
Dina is a female given name, sometimes an alternative spelling of the names Dinah, Dena and Deena, whose meanings include justified, judged and vindicated. In the Balkans it is popular among Bosniaks, and it is derived from the Hebrew word ladoon, meaning to discuss. It is often used as a nickname for women with "din" in their name, and it is similar to other names in that group, such as Edina and Adina. The region also has a male equivalent, Dino.
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