name

Rina

REE-nuh

Rina (name) means a feminine given name, often used as a short form of names ending in "-rina" such as Katrina or Marina. Example: “Everyone at school called her Rina instead of Katrina.”

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A feminine given name, often used as a short form of names ending in "-rina" such as Katrina or Marina.

"Everyone at school called her Rina instead of Katrina."

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Etymology

Short form of names ending in -rina, such as Katrina and Marina; also borrowed independently from Italian.

Origin: Italian

Rhymes for Rina

Ina mina gina Tina Dina nina fina Lina Zina China Elina Drina

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Rina” mean?

The word “Rina” means a feminine given name, often used as a short form of names ending in "-rina" such as Katrina or Marina.

How do you pronounce “Rina”?

“Rina” is pronounced REE-nuh (/ˈɹiːnə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Rina” in a sentence?

Here is “Rina” used in a sentence: “Everyone at school called her Rina instead of Katrina.”

What part of speech is “Rina”?

“Rina” is a name.

Where does the word “Rina” come from?

The word “Rina” comes from Italian. Short form of names ending in -rina, such as Katrina and Marina; also borrowed independently from Italian.

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