Nina is a girl's name of Quechua (Peru) origin meaning “Nina means 'fire'. It symbolizes warmth, passion, and the life-giving properties of flame..” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Ninita. As of 2023, Nina ranks #338 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #309 in 2022.
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NEE-nah
Phonetic spelling
Currently #338 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Nina means “Nina means 'fire'. It symbolizes warmth, passion, and the life-giving properties of flame..” It is a girl's name of Quechua (Peru) origin.
Nina is pronounced NEE-nah.
Nina is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Nina currently ranks #338 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Nina include Ninita.
Middle names that pair well with Nina include Nina Chaska, Nina Killa, Nina Sumaq.
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“Yma means 'how' or 'what', often associated with curiosity and inquiry. (variant of Yma)”
“Yma means 'how' or 'what', often associated with curiosity and inquiry.”
“Nina means 'fire'. It symbolizes warmth, passion, and the life-giving properties of flame. (variant of Nina)”
“Killa means 'moon'. The moon is often associated with female energy and fertility in Andean cultures. (variant of Killa)”
“Killa means 'moon'. The moon is often associated with female energy and fertility in Andean cultures. (variant of Killa)”
“Chaska means 'star'. It symbolizes guidance and navigation, important themes in indigenous cultures. (variant of Chaska)”
“Chaska means 'star'. It symbolizes guidance and navigation, important themes in indigenous cultures.”
“Killa means 'moon'. The moon is often associated with female energy and fertility in Andean cultures.”
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