Alina

Meaning bright, beautiful
Origin Arabic, German, Slavic
Gender Girl
Popularity Popular
Length 5
Syllables 3
Syllabification A-li-na

About Alina

Graceful and internationally beloved, Alina bridges multiple cultures with effortless ease. This name appears across European, Arabic, and Slavic traditions, making it wonderfully versatile for multicultural families. Alina has a light, lyrical quality that feels inherently feminine and elegant without being overly decorative. The name's simplicity in spelling and pronunciation makes it practical while its beauty makes it special. Alina has enjoyed growing popularity in recent years, indicating widespread appreciation while not yet reaching overused status. The name suggests refinement and gentleness, conjuring images of grace and kindness. Its three syllables provide substance without complexity, striking that perfect middle ground. Alina works beautifully across all ages, from an adorable child to a distinguished professional. The name pairs well with various middle names and surnames, offering flexibility in creating harmonious combinations. Parents selecting Alina are choosing something internationally recognized yet distinctive, practical yet beautiful—a name that serves their daughter well regardless of where life takes her geographically or professionally.

Variations of Name Alina

Aline
Alena
Aleena
Alaina
Alayna
Elina

Nicknames for Alina

Ali
Lina
Allie
Lin
Nina
Alina

Famous People Named Alina

Alina CojocaruRomanian ballet dancer
Alina KabaevaRussian Olympic rhythmic gymnast
Alina ZagitovaRussian Olympic figure skater
Alina IbragimovaRussian-British violinist
Alina SzapocznikowPolish sculptor
Alina FernándezCuban dissident and writer
Alina MarazziItalian filmmaker
Alina Mungiu-PippidiRomanian political scientist
Alina MoineArgentine sports journalist
Alina PienkowskaPolish actress
Alina GarciamendezMexican-American soccer player
Alina JidkovaRussian professional tennis player
Alina PashBelarusian singer-songwriter
Alina SchiauRomanian fashion model
Alina AstafeiRomanian handball player
Alina RotaruRomanian concert pianist
Alina SomovaRussian ballet dancer
Alina ChurikovaRussian actress
Alina LevshinGerman actress
Alina DikhtiarUkrainian journalist

Characters Named Alina

Alina Starkovfrom the "Grisha" trilogy by Leigh Bardugo
Alina Talikovafrom the movie "Hardcore Henry"
Alina Kuznetsovafrom the TV series "Orphan Black"
Alina Duartefrom the TV series "The Bureau of Magical Things"
Alina Popafrom the video game "Dead by Daylight"
Alina Yelizarovafrom the TV series "Violetta"
Alina Patelfrom the TV series "The Mindy Project"
Alina de Lucafrom the video game "Mafia III"
Alina Grayfrom the TV series "The Vampire Diaries"
Alina Thompsonfrom the TV series "Lost Girl"
Alina Herrerofrom the TV series "La Casa de Papel"
Alina Rinfrom the anime series "Witch Hunter Robin"
Alina Turnerfrom the TV series "Murdoch Mysteries"
Alina Belovafrom the comic book series "Black Widow"
Alina Morganfrom the TV series "Eureka"
Alina Adamsfrom the TV series "General Hospital"
Alina Averyfrom the TV series "The Fosters"