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Meena

Meena (noun) means a member of a community historically associated with the Rajasthan region of India. Example: “The Meena community has its own distinct traditions and history in Rajasthan.”

noun
1
A member of a community historically associated with the Rajasthan region of India.
"The Meena community has its own distinct traditions and history in Rajasthan."
name
1
A female given name derived from Sanskrit, meaning "fish."
"Meena moved to Delhi to study medicine."

How to use Meena

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a community name from Rajasthan or a common South Asian given name meaning "fish."

Word forms

Meenas plural, Meena plural

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Etymology

From Hindi मीना (mīnā), from Sanskrit मीन (mīna, "fish").

Origin: Sanskrit

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Meena” mean?

The word “Meena” means a member of a community historically associated with the Rajasthan region of India. In plain terms, either a community name from Rajasthan or a common South Asian given name meaning "fish.".

How do you use “Meena” in a sentence?

Here is “Meena” used in a sentence: “The Meena community has its own distinct traditions and history in Rajasthan.”

What part of speech is “Meena”?

Depending on how it is used, “Meena” can be a noun and a name.

Where does the word “Meena” come from?

The word “Meena” comes from Sanskrit. From Hindi मीना (mīnā), from Sanskrit मीन (mīna, "fish").

How many meanings does “Meena” have?

“Meena” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of a community historically associated with the Rajasthan region of India.

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