Alina

For other uses, see Alina (disambiguation).
Alina or Aleena
GenderFemale
Language(s)Romanian, Slavic languages, Greek, German, Arabic
Origin
Word/nameRomanian, Slavic, German, Greek, Arabic
MeaningGerman origin meaning "noble" as a Latinate form of Aline, a Germanic contraction of Adelina (little noble one), which is diminutive form of Adelaide. Thought by some to be of Slavic origin meaning "bright, beautiful." Others believe in its Greek origins, meaning "light" or "truth" as a variation of Helen. In Arabic, it means "delicate" or "soft."

Alina is a feminine given name with multiple origins in different cultures. It might be a form of Aline, which originated as a shortened form of Adeline, meaning noble. It has been used in Scotland as a feminine version of Alistair, the Scottish form of Alexander, and as an English version of the Scottish Gaelic álainn, meaning beautiful. In some instances, it might have Arabic origins. The name has also been well-used in German-speaking countries.[1] It is sometimes regarded as a form of the name Helen, meaning to shine. Alina was one of the top 10 most popular names in Switzerland[2] and one of the top 50 most popular names in Finland,[3] Norway,[4] Germany,[5] Austria[6] and Pakistan in 2020.

  1. ^ Hanks, Patrick; Hardcastle, Kate; Hodges, Flavia (2006). Oxford Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press. p. 10. ISBN 0-19-861060-2.
  2. ^ "Top Baby Names in Switzerland 2020". Nameberry. Retrieved 2021-10-24.
  3. ^ "Top Baby Names in Finland 2020". Nameberry. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
  4. ^ "Top Baby Names in Norway 2020". Nameberry. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
  5. ^ "Top Baby Names in Germany 2020". Nameberry. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
  6. ^ "Top Baby Names in Austria 2020". Nameberry. Retrieved 2021-10-25.