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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A multi-origin name: 'song'/'joy' in Hebrew, 'melted/dissolved' in Sanskrit, kanji-dependent in Japanese, and a short form of Katherine-type names (Caterina, Katharina, Ekaterina) in Europe
- Origin
- Multiple origins
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- REE-nah
Rina is pronounced REE-nah, and it's a name with more than one story behind it: a form of 'song' or 'joy' in Hebrew, a separate Sanskrit name meaning 'melted' or 'dissolved,' a Japanese name whose meaning depends on the kanji used, and a short form of Katherine-type names like Caterina, Katharina, or Ekaterina in Europe. You may hear that it simply means 'joyful song' in Hebrew — that's accurate for the Hebrew use, but it's only one thread among several, not the whole story. It's a short, clean, modern-feeling name.
Meaning & Origin of Rina
Meaning: A multi-origin name: 'song'/'joy' in Hebrew, 'melted/dissolved' in Sanskrit, kanji-dependent in Japanese, and a short form of Katherine-type names (Caterina, Katharina, Ekaterina) in Europe.
Origin: multiple origins.
A common claim: Rina means 'joyful song' in Hebrew Actually: Accurate for the Hebrew-origin use, but Rina is genuinely multi-origin — also an unrelated Sanskrit name ('melted'), a Japanese name (kanji-dependent), and a European short form — so 'joyful song' isn't its only meaning.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Rina
REE-nahIPA /ˈriːnə/
Popularity of Rina
In Social Security data going back to 1884, Rina's biggest year was that very first one on record, when it ranked #1143 with 5 babies given the name. By 2024 it ranked #2372, given to 77 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Rina mean?
A multi-origin name: ‘song’/’joy’ in Hebrew, ‘melted/dissolved’ in Sanskrit, kanji-dependent in Japanese, and a short form of Katherine-type names (Caterina, Katharina, Ekaterina) in Europe. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Rina?
Rina is pronounced REE-nah (IPA: /ˈriːnə/).
Is Rina a popular name right now?
Rina peaked at #1143 in 1884 and is ranked #2372 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1884–2024.)
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