Gina
Meaning of Gina
Originating from Italian, the name Gina is a feminine name that has gained popularity in various countries. It is derived from the longer name Luigina or Regina, both of which mean "queen" in Italian. Gina has a soft and melodious sound, making it an appealing choice for many parents. In terms of pronunciation, both American English and British English pronounce Gina as JEE-nuh (/ˈdʒiːnə/). Variations of the name include Geena and Jeana. Over the years, Gina has maintained a moderate level of popularity in the United States. Although it reached its peak in the 1980s, it continues to be chosen by parents looking for a classic yet distinctive name for their daughters.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as JEE-nuh (/ˈdʒiːnə/)
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Notable People Named Gina
| Gina Marie Raimondo is an American businesswoman, lawyer, and politician who became the 40th United States secretary of commerce in 2021, after serving as the first female governor of Rhode Island from 2015 to 2021. |
| Gina Lollobrigida - Luigia "Gina" Lollobrigida was a prominent Italian actress, model, and artist, known as an international sex symbol during the 1950s and 1960s. |
| Gina Alexis Rodriguez is an American actress known for her Golden Globe-winning role as Jane Villanueva in the TV series Jane the Virgin. |
| Gina Gershon - Gina L. Gershon is an American actress and singer known for her roles in films like Cocktail, Showgirls, and Face/Off, as well as TV shows like Riverdale and New Amsterdam. |
| Gina Maria Prince-Bythewood is an American film director and screenwriter known for her work on Love & Basketball and her contributions to various television shows in the 1990s. |
| Gina Torres is a well-known American actress, recognized for her roles in Firefly, Suits, Pearson, and 9-1-1: Lone Star. |
| Gina Barreca - Regina Barreca is an American academic, humorist, and author known for her work in English literature, feminist theory, and humor writing. |
| Gina Jeffreys, also known as Gina Jeffries, is an Australian country singer-songwriter and radio presenter. |
| Gina Williams is an Australian singer-songwriter from Western Australia, known for her five studio albums and seven West Australian Music Industry Awards. |
| Gina Sicilia is an American singer, songwriter, and musician known for her successful blues albums and nominations for Blues Music Awards. |
| Gina Martin is a British political activist and author known for her successful campaign to make upskirting illegal in England and Wales, as well as for her book "Be the Change: A Toolkit for the Activist in You." |
| Gina Neff is the Executive Director of the Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy at the University of Cambridge and a renowned organizational sociologist specializing in the impact of new communication technologies on society and industries. |
| Gina Loudon, also known as Dr. Gina, is a conservative media personality and prominent figure in the 2020 Donald Trump campaign, as well as a member at Mar-a-Lago and the face of Citizen Voters Inc. |
| Gina Schock - Regina Ann Schock is an American musician, best known as the drummer for the rock band The Go-Go's. |
| Gina Tognoni is a well-known American actress, recognized for her roles in popular daytime soap operas such as One Life to Live, Guiding Light, and The Young and the Restless. |
