Corina
Romanian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Corina
Corina is derived from the Latin name Corinna, which comes from the Greek word "kore" (κόρη) meaning "maiden" or "girl." The name has roots in ancient Greek literature, most notably from the poet Corinna of Tanagra (5th century BCE).
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Etymology
Corina is derived from the Latin name Corinna, which comes from the Greek word "kore" (κόρη) meaning "maiden" or "girl." The name has roots in ancient Greek literature, most notably from the poet Corinna of Tanagra (5th century BCE).
The name is used across European cultures, particularly in Romance languages (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian) and Germanic regions, with no specific religious affiliation, though it appears in both Christian and secular contexts throughout Western history.
Corina currently ranks #3,921 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1992.
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