Fina
Italian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Fina
The name 'Fina' is a diminutive of names like Serafina or Josefina, meaning "fiery one" or "God will increase," derived from the Latin *seraphinus* (from Hebrew *seraphim*) and Hebrew *Yosef*.
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Etymology
The name 'Fina' is a diminutive of names like Serafina or Josefina, meaning "fiery one" or "God will increase," derived from the Latin *seraphinus* (from Hebrew *seraphim*) and Hebrew *Yosef*. It is used in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese cultures, often within Catholic contexts, with notable historical use as a short form in medieval and Renaissance Europe.
Fina currently ranks #16,083 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1969.
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