Minna
From Middle High German minne, "love" as celebrated in medieval courtly romance; sometimes a pet form of the longer Wilhelmina instead.
Meaning and origin
Minna grew out of the Middle High German word minne, the term medieval poets used for the refined, courtly kind of love celebrated in Minnesang, the German tradition of troubadour-style love songs.
How to pronounce Minna
| German | MIN-nah /ˈmɪna/ |
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