Dina
Norwegian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Dina
The name Dina derives from the Hebrew word "din" meaning "judgment" or "divine judgment," and is also used as a diminutive of names like Dinah in various languages.
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Etymology
The name Dina derives from the Hebrew word "din" meaning "judgment" or "divine judgment," and is also used as a diminutive of names like Dinah in various languages. The name is used across Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and secular cultures, with historical significance including the biblical figure Dinah, daughter of Jacob, and modern usage spanning Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Western populations.
Dina currently ranks #1,327 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1969.
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