Nina
Нина
A shortened form originating from names ending in -nina, such as Antonina or Giannina.
Meaning and origin
Nina began as a diminutive suffix in names like Antonina and Giannina but emerged as a standalone given name during the 19th and 20th centuries.
How to pronounce Nina
| Russian | NYEE-nuh /ˈnʲinə/ |
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