Zina

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The meaning of Zina varies depending on its origin. In Russian, it is a short form of the name Zinaida which means "of Zeus." In Hebrew, it means "shining." In Swahili, it means "famous."
Scripts(How to write)
In Russian, the name would be written as Зина. In Hebrew, it would be זינה. In Swahili, it would be written as Zinah.
Зина(Russian)
Popularity
Zina is not a very popular name worldwide. In the US, it has not ranked within the top 1000 baby names since 1998.

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Zina Name meanings & History

The name Zina has multiple origins. It is of Russian, Hebrew, and Swahili origin. The meaning of Zina varies depending on its origin. In Russian, it is a short form of the name Zinaida which means "of Zeus." In Hebrew, it means "shining." In Swahili, it means "famous.". Short form of Zinaida. Zina is a versatile name that can work in many cultures and languages. It is great for parents looking for a unique but not too out-there name for their daughter.

Zodiac Sign of Zina: Zigzag Pisces

Synonyms of Zina:

Z: Zombie,Zodiac,Zigzag,Zen,Zany

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

N: Nagging,Nervous,Neurosis,Nice,Nitpicking,Nutrition,Neat

A: Argumentative,Ambitious,Aggressive,Action,Angry,Assertive

Zina is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Notable people with the name Zina include Zinaida Gippius, a Russian poet and writer, and Zina Rohan, an Australian politician.

2.) ZINA (Female)

Usage: Russian

Meanings: A short form of Zinaida (of or pertaining to Zeus) and Zinobiya (the life of Zeus), Zina is also bestowed as an independent given name. See ZINAIDA and ZINOBIYA. (ZEE-NAH)


3.) Zina (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (African) secret spirit. (English) hospitable. (Greek) a form of Zena.

Other Forms: Zeena, Zinah, Zine, Zyhna, Zyna, Zynah


4.) Zina (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) hospitable woman

Other Forms: Zinah, Zine, Zinnie


5.) Zina (Female)

Usage: Sardinian

Meanings: The meaning of Zina varies depending on the origin of the name. In Arabic, it means "beauty" or "adornment". In Slavic languages, it is a diminutive form of the name Zinaida, meaning "life of Zeus". In Greek, it means "shining" or "glistening".


Description: Various origins including Arabic, Slavic, and Greek. The meaning of Zina varies depending on the origin of the name. In Arabic, it means "beauty" or "adornment". In Slavic languages, it is a diminutive form of the name Zinaida, meaning "life of Zeus". In Greek, it means "shining" or "glistening". Sardinian form of Gina. Zina is used as a given name for baby girls.

Famous People

There are several famous people with the name Zina, including Zinaida Volkova (a Russian actress), Zina Saro-Wiwa (a Nigerian artist and filmmaker), and Zina Bethune (an American actress and dancer).

6.) Zina (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Arabic - beauty, grace / Russian - hospitable, friendly


Description: Arabic - beauty, grace / Russian - hospitable, friendly. Sardinian form of Gina. This name is used in different parts of the world such as Russia, Ukraine, and Arabic countries.

Famous People

Zinaida Gippius is a famous Russian poet and philosopher with this name.

7.) Zina (Unisex)

Usage: Ogoni

Meanings: Arabic - "beauty"; Russian - "guest"; Hebrew - "shield"


Description: Arabic, Russian, Hebrew. Arabic - "beauty"; Russian - "guest"; Hebrew - "shield". Sardinian form of Gina. Zina is used as a female name.

Famous People

Zinaida Gippius (Russian writer), Zina Saro-Wiwa (Nigerian artist and filmmaker)

8.) Zina (Female)

Usage: Romanian

Meanings: The meaning of Zina differs depending on its origin. As mentioned previously, Zina has meanings such as 'life of Zeus', 'fragrant flower', and 'guest/foreigner'.


Description: The name Zina has multiple origins. It is a shorter form of the name Zinovia, which comes from the Greek Ζηνοβία, meaning 'life of Zeus'. It is also a variant of the Arabic name Zainab, meaning 'fragrant flower'. Additionally, it has roots in the Slavic language where it means 'guest' or 'foreigner'. The meaning of Zina differs depending on its origin. As mentioned previously, Zina has meanings such as 'life of Zeus', 'fragrant flower', and 'guest/foreigner'. Sardinian form of Gina. The name Zina is used as a given name for females.

9.) Zina (Female)

Usage: Amharic

Meanings: "Zealous", "Hospitality", "Happiness"


Description: Hebrew, Russian, Arabic. "Zealous", "Hospitality", "Happiness". Sardinian form of Gina. The name Zina is used as a first name for baby girls.

Famous People

Zina Garrison (American tennis player), Zina Kocher (Canadian biathlete)

10.) Zina (Female)

Usage: Hungarian

Meanings: Arabic - hospitality and generosity, Hebrew - beauty and grace, Russian - secret or hidden


Description: Arabic/Hebrew/Russian. Arabic - hospitality and generosity, Hebrew - beauty and grace, Russian - secret or hidden. Sardinian form of Gina. Zina is used as a first name for baby girls.

Famous People

Zina Garrison (American former professional tennis player), Zinaida Volkova (Russian ballerina)

Related Names to Zina

Zena, Zaina, Zeena, Zinah, Zinara

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