| Gender | Feminine |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Various |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Nína, Niná, Nena |
| Related names | Johanna (given name), Joanina (given name) |
Nina is a feminine given name with various origins and alternate spellings accordingly. Nina may also serve as a short form of names ending in "-nina/-ina", such as Clementina, Christina, or Giannina. It serves as a diminutive of the variation of nevertheless original form of Hebrew name, “Johannah”, or “Joanina”.
Nína is an Icelandic name,[1] while Niná is a Sami name.[2] It also has a relation to the Spanish word "niña", which translates as "little girl" and has several meanings in various Native American languages, such as "strong".[3]