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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Judged, vindicated
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- DEE-nuh
Dina is a Hebrew name whose meaning is judged, vindicated. You may have seen it explained as meaning 'God has judged' — but that phrase actually belongs to the naming of Dan in Genesis ('God has judged me'), not Dinah; Dinah's own root simply means 'judged' or 'vindicated,' without a 'God' element.
Meaning & Origin of Dina
Meaning: Judged, vindicated.
Origin: Hebrew.
A common claim: Dina/Dinah means 'God has judged' Actually: That phrase belongs to the naming of Dan in Genesis ('God has judged me'), not Dinah – Dinah's own root just means 'judged' or 'vindicated,' without a 'God' element.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Dina
DEE-nuhIPA /ˈdiːnə/
Popularity of Dina
Dina peaked at #199 in 1969, when 1,571 babies were given the name; by 2024 it had fallen to #1,334, with just 171 babies named Dina that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Dina mean?
Judged, vindicated. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Dina?
Dina is pronounced DEE-nuh (IPA: /ˈdiːnə/).
Is Dina a popular name right now?
Dina peaked at #199 in 1969 and is ranked #1334 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1883–2024.)
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