Nina
[ˈniːnə]Meaning
short form of names ending in -nina; also means "fire" in Quechua and Aymara
Background Story
Nina is a short form of names ending in -nina, such as Antonina or Giannina. It was imported to Western Europe from Russia and Italy in the 19th century, and it nearly coincides with the Spanish word niña, meaning "little girl" (pronounced differently). The name also means "fire" in Quechua and Aymara, and a famous bearer was the American jazz musician Nina Simone.
Temperament
Variations
Nena, Ninna
Related Names
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