Dinah
Fact sheet
- Name
- Dinah
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The girl's name Dinah is an English form of Dina. Directly translated into German, the name means 'the judge', 'the just', 'the legal dispute', or more broadly 'the one who has been helped to justice'.
What does the name Dinah mean?
The girl's name Dinah is an English form of Dina. Directly translated into German, the name means 'the judge', 'the just', 'the legal dispute', or more broadly 'the one who has been helped to justice'. The origin of the name lies in the ancient Hebrew element din (דִּין) meaning 'to judge' and 'to decide'. Dinah is the daughter of Jacob and Leah in the Bible, with a tragic story. In African contexts, the name means 'calm, protective place'. From Arabic, it can be translated as 'religion/faith'.
Where does the name Dinah come from?
Etymology Dinah is a female first name of ancient Aramaic and ancient Hebrew origin meaning 'the judge'. Ancient Aramaic Ancient Hebrew
How do you pronounce Dinah?
Sound & pronunciation of Dinah: The name Dinah is two syllables with clear vowel movement. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Di-nah' [ˈdiːna], starting with a long, bright 'Di' that conveys clarity. The following 'nah' brings warmth to the sound with the open 'a'. The simple structure gives the name a calm presence. Dinah thus appears gentle and timeless - bright at the beginning and soft at the end.
When is the name day of Dinah?
The name day for Dinah is October 27, November 15, and November 20.
Popularity
Dinah is a common first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 4,045th in the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2007 at 732nd. In the last ten years, Dinah has been given as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,396th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,016th.
Nicknames & pet names
Di / Didi / Dincheb / Dinchen / Dini / Dino / Diny
Famous people
- Dinah Babbitt (1923–2009), Czech painter and sculptor
- Dinah Cancer (American musician)
- Dinah Chan (Singaporean cyclist)
- Dinah Eckerle (German handball player)
- Dinah Hinz (German actress)
- Dinah Jane Hansen (singer)
- Dinah Kaye (jazz musician from the UK)
- Dinah Lauterman (artist from Canada)
- Dinah Lee Küng (American writer)
- Dinah Lenney (American actress)
- Dinah Manoff (American actress)
- Dinah Maria Craik (writer from England)
- Dinah Marte Golch (German writer)
- Dinah May (model from England)
- Dinah Nah (Swedish singer)
- Dinah Nelken (writer)
- Dinah Pfaus-Schilffarth (German actress)
- Dinah Pfizenmaier (tennis player)
- Dinah Shearing (actress from Australia)
- Dinah Sheridan (English actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Dinah
What does the name Dinah mean?
The name Dinah means 'the judge' or 'the just' and has its origin in the ancient Hebrew word 'din', which means 'to judge' or 'to decide'.
Where does the name Dinah come from?
Dinah has its roots in ancient Aramaic and ancient Hebrew and is also mentioned in the Bible, where she is the daughter of Jacob and Leah.
How popular is the name Dinah?
Dinah is a traditional name that is popular in some countries, but is less frequently given compared to more modern names.