Zalina

Meaning of Zalina

Zalina, pronounced za-LEE-nuh (/za.ˈlʲi.nə/), is a feminine name that converges Slavic phonetic elegance with Latinized moonlit resonance—its roots trace through the Greek Selene, ancient goddess of the moon, while Semitic echoes imbue it with connotations of beauty and light. The name’s phonological profile, marked by an initial voiced fricative /z/ and an iambic stress on the second syllable, grants it a poised yet lively rhythm, enabling seamless adaptation from Russian parlance to the gamut of Romance languages. Analytical examination of U.S. Social Security data shows a discreet but enduring presence since 2007, with annual birth counts fluctuating between six and eleven and rankings nestled in the 900s, reflecting its appeal among parents in search of a melodic rarity with substantive cross-cultural depth. Symbolically, Zalina suggests the delicate interplay of moonbeams and morning dew—an evocative tableau that mirrors its layered etymology and speaks to families drawn to names endowed with historical gravitas and contemporary distinctiveness.

Pronunciation

Russian

• Pronunced as za-LEE-nuh (/za.ˈlʲi.nə/)

• Zara
• Zayna
• Zaina
• Zelena
• Zalia
• Zelina
• Zalena