Corinna
Meaning of Corinna
The name Corinna is a beautiful and timeless choice for a baby girl, with roots that trace back to ancient Greece. Deriving from the Greek name "Korinna," which means "maiden," Corinna has been cherished through centuries for its lyrical and elegant sound. In English, it is pronounced as kuh-RIN-uh (/kəˈrɪnə/), while in Italian, it takes on the pronunciation koh-REE-nah (/koʊˈriːnə/). The name has seen various levels of popularity in the United States over the years, peaking notably in the mid-20th century. Despite its fluctuations in rank, Corinna remains a distinctive and charming option. A notable variation of this name is Corina, which carries a similar grace and appeal. Whether you are drawn to its classical origins or its melodic pronunciation, Corinna offers both historical depth and modern elegance for your little one.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as koh-REE-nah (/koʊˈriːnə/)
English
- Pronunced as kuh-RIN-uh (/kəˈrɪnə/)
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Notable People Named Corinna
| Corinna Schnitt is a German filmmaker, artist, and professor known for her experimental films, including the award-winning "Living a Beautiful Life," and her work as a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Braunschweig, Germany. |
| Corinna Everson - Corinna "Cory" Everson is a six-time Ms. Olympia champion and actress known for her achievements in female bodybuilding. |
| Corinna E. Lathan is an American entrepreneur, engineer, and social activist known for her work in digital health software and assistive technology as the CEO, Co-Founder, and Board Chair of AnthroTronix, Inc. |
| Corinna Salander is a German physicist and engineer, currently serving as the director of the German Centre for Rail Traffic Research (DZSF) since 2020. |
| Corinna Cortes is a Danish computer scientist recognized for her work in machine learning and serves as a Vice President at Google Research in New York City. |
| Corinna Harfouch is a German actress known for her versatile performances in film, television, and theater. |
| Corinna Susan Kollath is a Scottish-born German theoretical and computational physicist known for her research in ultracold gases and quantum mechanics, and she currently holds a professorship at the University of Bonn. |
| Corinna Tsopei - Kyriaki "Corinna" Tsopei, a Greek actress, model, and beauty queen, achieved fame by winning the Miss Universe 1964 pageant. |
| Corinna Schumacher is a German animal rights activist and champion equestrian, known for being married to former racing driver Michael Schumacher. |
| Corinna Ulcigrai is an Italian mathematician known for her work on dynamical systems, including a significant proof in the Ehrenfest model. |
| Corinna Putnam Smith was a multi-talented American writer, amateur archaeologist, scholar of Arabic and Islam, and activist. |
| Corinna Lin is a Taiwanese-American figure skater who competes internationally for Taiwan in ladies singles and is the 2011 Taiwanese National Champion. |
| Corinna Harrer is a German middle distance runner who competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics and won a silver medal at the 2013 European Athletics Indoor Championships. |
| Corinna West is an American retired judoka and Olympian who competed at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta in the Women's 56 kg event. |
| Corinna Boccacini is an Italian snowboarder who competed in the slalom events at the 2014 Winter Olympics for Italy. |
