Trina
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Trina
Trina is a shortened form of Katrina, which derives from the Greek name Katharine, ultimately rooted in the Greek word "katharos" meaning "pure." The name means "pure" or "clear" in its original linguistic sense.
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Etymology
Trina is a shortened form of Katrina, which derives from the Greek name Katharine, ultimately rooted in the Greek word "katharos" meaning "pure." The name means "pure" or "clear" in its original linguistic sense.
Trina is used primarily in English-speaking cultures and Scandinavian countries, with particular popularity in the United States and Northern Europe during the 20th century; it has no specific religious affiliation but gained modern usage as an informal diminutive rather than through historical religious tradition.
Trina currently ranks #8,315 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1970.
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