Belina

Belina is a female first name that has its origin in an Old Italian diminutive of Isabel. Isabel, in turn, is a diminutive of the biblical name Elisabeth, which goes back to the ancient Hebrew name Elisheva or Elischeba.

What does the name Belina mean?

The name Belina, an Old Italian variant of Isabel, is a diminutive of the biblical name Elisabeth. Its translation is 'my God is perfect,' 'God is my oath,' or 'God is fullness.' The origin of the name dates back to Ancient Hebrew and derives from the term ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), which consists of the elements ʾēl (אֵל) meaning 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) meaning 'oath,' 'swear,' or 'seven' (symbolically for fullness). Additionally, Belina is also an Anglo-Norman diminutive of Bele. A French variant is Béline, which appears in Molière's works, while the masculine form Belin refers to Saint Benignus. The name appears in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. In the Old Testament, it is mentioned as the name of Aaron's wife 'Elisheva,' while Elisabeth in the New Testament is the mother of John the Baptist and the wife of the priest Zechariah. Elisabeth is one of the most common first names worldwide, and Beliña is the Galician spelling. Other variants include Belin, Izabel, Izabela, Izabella, Izabele, Ysabel, and Ysabella.

Where does the name Belina come from?

The name Belina has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and means 'my God is perfect.' The name is composed of the Ancient Hebrew words ʾēl (אֵל), meaning 'God,' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע), meaning 'oath,' 'swear,' or the number 'seven' (symbol for fullness). The languages in which the name appears include Old Italian, Anglo-Norman, Galician, Italian, and Norman.

How do you pronounce Belina?

The pronunciation of Belina is fluid and three syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Be-LI-na' [beˈliːna], with the emphasis on the middle syllable with a long I sound. The open '-na' gives the name a gentle finish. These features lend Belina a melodic and feminine touch, making it harmonious, elegant, and present.

When is the name day of Belina?

The name day for Belina is celebrated on November 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Belina is a widely used first name. Currently, it ranks 3,210th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2019 when it reached 2,718th place. In the last ten years, Belina has been given as a first name about 40 times, placing it 4,061st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,776th. The global popularity and frequency of Belina varies by country.

Nicknames & pet names

Be / Bebe / Belbel / Beli / Bella / Bina / Lina / Linchen / Lini

Famous people

• Belina (Jewish folk singer)