Nirina
Malagasy · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Nirina
Nirina is a Malagasy name meaning "the eye" or "eyes," derived from the Malagasy word "niry" (eye) with the prefix "ni-" indicating possession or belonging.
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Etymology
Nirina is a Malagasy name meaning "the eye" or "eyes," derived from the Malagasy word "niry" (eye) with the prefix "ni-" indicating possession or belonging. The name is primarily used in Madagascar and among Malagasy communities, reflecting the island's Austronesian linguistic heritage and cultural traditions.
Nirina currently ranks #3,314 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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