Mina
[ˈmiːnə]Meaning
A name of various origins, often meaning 'love' or 'precious' in different cultures.
Background Story
The name Mina is derived from various languages, including Germanic origins meaning 'defender' or 'protection'. It is also used in literature, notably in Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' where Mina Harker is a central character representing loyalty and courage.
Variations
Mina, Minae, Minae
Related Names
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Norwegian short form of Katarina, and a Finnish form of Macarius.
Maja
Maya
Sanskrit for "illusion, magic"; also a variant of Maia and a Hebrew-derived name from mayim, "water"
Megi
A form of the name 'Megan', which means 'strong' or 'mighty'
Mila
From the Slavic element milŭ, meaning "gracious, dear"
Adya
A given name for boys and girls in India; in Russian, a diminutive of Avdey and Avdiky
Amak
Aoife
From Old Irish Aífe, derived from óiph, meaning "beauty" (modern Irish aoibh)
Arja
A name of Scandinavian origin meaning 'to be noble'
Arna
Icelandic and norwegian feminine form of arne