Dina

The first name Dina is a female name with various possible origins. In Hebrew, it is interpreted as "the judge," "the just one," or "the one who ensures justice." It can also be understood as "the legal dispute" or "the one who has obtained justice." These meanings derive from the ancient Hebrew word din (דִּין), which means "to judge" and "to decide."

What does the name Dina mean?

The name Dina has several origins. In Hebrew, it means "the judge," "the just one," or "the one with a sense of justice." It can also be translated as "the legal dispute" or "the one who has been granted justice," based on the ancient Hebrew term din (דִּין) for "to judge." In the biblical narrative, Dina is the daughter of Jacob and Leah, who was abducted by Shechem. In the Arab world, Dina (دينا) is associated with "the believer" or "the religious one," derived from the Arabic word dīn (دين) for "faith" and "religion." Additionally, Dina can appear as a short form for names ending in "-dina" or "-dine," such as Bernardina or Ondina. Despite the mention of several sons of Jacob in the Bible, Dina is the only daughter named. In Greece, Dina is also used as a diminutive of Konstantina. In Sanskrit, a language of India, the term means "the day." In certain African regions, particularly in Zimbabwe, the name signifies "a beautiful and protective place." In the Czech Republic, the spelling Dína is used, and in Portugal, Diná is common. Other variants include Dinah and Dine. The name gained prominence through Thomas Mann's work "Joseph and His Brothers" (from 1933).

Where does the name Dina come from?

The origin of the name Dina is both Old Aramaic and Old Hebrew, meaning "the judge." The

How do you pronounce Dina?

The sound and pronunciation of Dina are clear and melodic. The name is two syllables and is typically pronounced in German as "Di-na" [ˈdiːna]. The first syllable begins with a long 'I' sound that conveys brightness, while the second syllable ends open and soft. This simple structure gives the name a timeless quality that feels feminine and balanced.

When is the name day of Dina?

The name days for Dina are on October 27, November 15, and November 20.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Dina enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 462nd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2008 at rank 159. Over the last ten years, Dina has been chosen as a first name approximately 1,200 times, placing it 458th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 437th.

Nicknames & pet names

Didi / Din / Dinasaur / Dinchen / Dindli / Dini / Dinita / Dinitschka / Dino / Dinota / Dinuschka / Dinuta / Diny / Dinči / Dudu / Ina

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Famous people

• Caroline Dina Kongerud (Norwegian singer)
• Dina Appeldoorn (American musician)
• Dina Azar (Lebanese model)
• Dina Babbitt (painter from the Czech Republic)
• Dina Barberini (opera singer from Italy)
• Dina Belanger (American musician)
• Dina Caliente (Sims2 character)
• Dina Doronne (Israeli actress)
• Dina Führer (German gymnast from the 1970s)
• Dina Galiakbarova (fencer from Russia)
• Dina Garipova (singer from Russia)
• Dina Gralla (actress from Germany)
• Dina Haroun (Syrian actress)
• Dina Hayek (musician from Lebanon)
• Dina Jacobsen (English film director)
• Dina Jewel (Norwegian actress)
• Dina Korzun (Russian actress)
• Dina Larot (artist, painter)
• Dina Mangabeira (Brazilian writer)
• Dina Mann (actress from Australia)