Nina

Meaning little girl, great-granddaughter
Origin Hebrew, Italian, Russian, Spanish
Gender Girl
Popularity Popular
Length 4
Syllables 2
Syllabification Ni-na

About Nina

This elegant four-letter name carries a timeless simplicity that works beautifully across cultures and generations. Nina possesses a musical quality when spoken aloud, with its soft consonants and flowing vowels creating a gentle yet confident sound. The name suits a child at every stage of life, from a precious newborn to a successful professional. Its brevity makes it easy to spell and pronounce, eliminating common frustrations associated with more complex names. Nina pairs wonderfully with both traditional and modern middle names, offering flexibility in creating a complete name combination. The name has enjoyed consistent popularity without ever becoming overly trendy, meaning your daughter will likely meet other Ninas but won't be one of five in her classroom. Its international recognition makes it an excellent choice for families with multicultural backgrounds or those who value global connections. Nina strikes that perfect balance between being distinctive enough to feel special while remaining familiar enough to feel comfortable and approachable in any setting.

Variations of Name Nina

Nena
Ninetta
Antonina
Anina
Nini
Ninotchka

Nicknames for Nina

Nini
Neen
Nin
Nina

Famous People Named Nina

Nina SimoneAmerican singer-songwriter
Nina DobrevBulgarian-Canadian actress
Nina RicciItalian-French fashion designer
Nina HagenGerman singer
Nina AnaniashviliGeorgian ballerina
Nina PerssonSwedish singer-songwriter
Nina StemmeSwedish opera singer
Nina AgdalDanish model
Nina FochDutch-American actress
Nina GarciaColombian fashion journalist
Nina HartleyAmerican pornographic actress
Nina TotenbergAmerican journalist
Nina ContiBritish ventriloquist and comedian
Nina KravizRussian DJ and music producer
Nina WestAmerican drag queen and entertainer
Nina BlackwoodAmerican radio personality
Nina AnsaroffAmerican mixed martial artist
Nina MunkAmerican journalist and author
Nina BawdenBritish novelist
Nina ProllAustrian actress

Characters Named Nina

Nina SayersBlack Swan
Nina WilliamsTekken
Nina SharpFringe
Nina CortexCrash Bandicoot
Nina ZenikSix of Crows
Nina RosarioIn the Heights
Nina Van HornJust Shoot Me!
Nina FortnerMonster
Nina RodriguezFast & Furious
Nina HarperThe Vampire Diaries
Nina EinsteinCode Geass
Nina PurpletonMobile Suit Gundam 0083
Nina FeeneyEverwood
Nina TuckerHomeland
Nina SosanyaKilling Eve
Nina MoralesAmerican Crime Story - The People v. O. J. Simpson

Other Popular Names Beginning with N

Nya
Nariyah
Niyah
Nell
Normani
Nazly
Nazli
Nayla
Navie
Nailah