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
Kari
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
Albanian and Georgian form of Maggie
Mila
From the Slavic element milŭ, meaning "gracious, dear"
Adya
Given name in India for boys and girls; Russian diminutive of Avdey and Avdiky
Amak
Aoife
From Old Irish Aífe, from óiph, meaning "beauty" (modern Irish aoibh)
Arja
Variant of Irja, apparently coined for early 20th century poems
Arna
Icelandic and Norwegian feminine form of Arne