Perina
Latin/Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Perina
Perina is derived from the Latin word "perinus" or Greek "peri" (meaning "around" or "near"), with roots potentially linking to the Latin "perineum," though it may also function as a variant or diminutive of names like Pera or Persephone.
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Etymology
Perina is derived from the Latin word "perinus" or Greek "peri" (meaning "around" or "near"), with roots potentially linking to the Latin "perineum," though it may also function as a variant or diminutive of names like Pera or Persephone. The name has been used primarily in Italian and Greek cultures, with scattered historical use in Mediterranean Christian communities, though it remains relatively uncommon and lacks prominent historical figures of major renown.
Perina currently ranks #5,606 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1922.
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