| Meaning | fish, love |
| Origin | Arabic, Indian, Persian, Swahili |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Mee-na |
About Meena
Gentle and melodious, Meena flows with natural grace and cultural richness. This name possesses a soothing quality, its sounds blending seamlessly in a way that feels both exotic and accessible. Meena works beautifully across different languages and cultures, making it ideal for families with international connections or those who simply appreciate globally-minded naming choices. The name's softness doesn't diminish its strength—rather, it demonstrates that power can be quiet and elegance can be simple. Meena feels current without being trendy, distinctive without being difficult, making it a thoughtful choice for parents seeking something special.
Nicknames for Meena
| Mee |
| Min |
| Meenie |
| Mina |
Famous People Named Meena
| Meena Kumari | Legendary Indian actress |
| Meena Alexander | Indian-American poet and scholar |
| Meena Keshwar Kamal | Afghan women's rights activist |
| Meena Harris | American lawyer and author |
| Meena Natarajan | Indian theatre director |
| Meena Shah | Indian-American tech entrepreneur |
| Meena Rupani | Pakistani philanthropist |
| Meena Throngkumpola | Co-founder of the company BlueCargo |
| Meena Seshu | Indian feminist and sex workers' rights advocate |
| Meena Raman | Malaysian climate change activist |
Characters Named Meena
| Meena Harper | Protagonist of the "Love Story" series by Francine Pascal |
| Meena Paroom | Character from the animated TV series "Mai-HiME" |
| Meena Ramswamy | Character from the book "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon |
| Meena Kumari | Character in the Bollywood film "Lipstick Under My Burkha" |