Nina
Meaning of Nina
The name Nina is a charming and timeless choice for baby girls, with roots that span multiple cultures. Pronounced as NEE-nah in Spanish and Italian and NEE-nuh in English, this name carries a sweet simplicity that has made it enduringly popular. Its origins are diverse; it can be traced back to ancient languages such as Hebrew, where it means "grace," and also has connections to the Quechua word for "fire." Nina has been consistently favored in the United States for over a century, maintaining steady popularity from the late 19th century through today. Notable variations include Nena, which shares similar phonetic appeal. Whether chosen for its melodic sound or its rich cultural heritage, Nina remains a beloved name that continues to resonate with parents around the world.
Pronunciation
Spanish,Italian
- Pronunced as NEE-nah (/ˈniːna/)
English
- Pronunced as NEE-nuh (/ˈniːnə/)
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Notable People Named Nina
| Nina Simone was a multi-talented African American singer, songwriter, pianist, composer, arranger, and civil rights activist known for her diverse musical styles. |
| Nina Davuluri is an American public speaker, advocate, and beauty queen known for hosting the reality show Made in America on Zee TV America. |
| Nina Totenberg is an American legal affairs correspondent for NPR, known for her coverage of the Supreme Court and appearances on political commentary shows. |
| Nina Dobrev is a Canadian actress best known for her roles as Elena Gilbert and Katherine Pierce on The Vampire Diaries. |
| Nina Hudson Turner is an American politician and television personality known for her involvement in the Democratic Party and her progressive political views. |
| Nina Hagen - Catharina "Nina" Hagen is a German singer, songwriter, and actress known for her theatrical vocals and as "The Godmother of German Punk" during the punk and Neue Deutsche Welle movements in the late 1970s and early 1980s. |
| Nina Nesbitt is a Scottish singer and songwriter with two top 40 singles, best known for her hit "Stay Out" which reached No. 21 on the UK Singles Chart in April 2013 and No. 11 on the Scottish Singles Chart. |
| Nina Gordon, also known as Nina Rachel Gordon Shapiro, is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist who co-founded the alternative rock band Veruca Salt and later pursued a solo career. |
| Nina Foch was an American actress and instructor with a six-decade career, known for her roles in over 50 films and 100 television appearances, earning accolades such as an Academy Award nomination and a National Board of Review Award. |
| Nina Maria Stemme is a renowned Swedish dramatic soprano opera singer. |
| Nina Hoss is a renowned German actress known for her work in films such as Barbara and Phoenix, as well as her roles in various TV series including Homeland and Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan. |
| Nina Nunes is a former American mixed martial artist who competed in the women's flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. |
| Nina Yevgenyevna Vedeneyeva was a prominent physicist known for her research in mineral crystals and coloration, as well as her contributions to optical crystallography, and she was the last partner-muse of poet Sophia Parnok. |
| Nina Morrison is an Australian rules footballer known for her success with the Geelong Football Club in the AFL Women's league, making history as the first pick in the 2018 AFL Women's draft and earning a Rising Star award nomination in her debut season. |
| Nina Kotova is an American cellist of Eastern European descent, known for her versatility as an artist, established composer, and recording artist performing as a soloist with major orchestras and as a chamber musician. |
