Gina

The female first name Gina is a short form of Regina. The meaning is 'the queen', 'the ruler', or 'the heavenly queen'.

What does the name Gina mean?

The female first name Gina is a short form of Regina. The meaning is 'the queen', 'the ruler', or 'the heavenly queen'. The origin is not definitively clarified; it most likely lies in the Latin word rēgīna for 'the queen', 'the ruler', and 'the princess' or in the Celtic rīganī for 'the queen'. The name may also have a connection to the Old Norse term regin or rọgn for 'the council' and 'the decision of the gods'. Additionally, Gina is considered a shortened variant of Luigina, which is a feminine form of Ludwig (Italian Luigi). The name then means 'the famous warrior'. The origin lies in the two Old High German word elements hlūt for 'loud', 'known', or 'famous' and wīg for 'wrestling', 'the fight', 'the war', 'the dispute', or 'the warrior'. Moreover, the name is used as a short and pet form of Georgina ('the little farmer'), Eugenia ('the well-born'), or Virginia ('the virgin'). In Japanese, Gina also means 'silver color' or 'silver'. Most often, Gina is pronounced 'Dschina' (Italian). Other variants include Geena and Jeena.

Where does the name Gina come from?

The etymology of Gina is a female first name of Old High German and Latin origin with the meaning 'the queen'. Old High German Latin

How do you pronounce Gina?

Sound & pronunciation of Gina: The name Gina is two syllables and softly modulated. In the German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Gi-na' [ˈdʒiːna] or [ˈɡiːna], with the first syllable carrying the phonetic emphasis. The open ending on 'a' gives the name lightness. Gina appears modern and friendly - stylish, lively, and present.

When is the name day of Gina?

The name day of Gina is January 18, June 1, August 22, September 7, and December 20.

Popularity

Gina is a popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 2,723rd in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2000 at 99th place. In the last ten years, Gina has been given as a first name about 280 times, placing it 1,273rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 892nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Angina / Cheata / China / Dschina / Geena / Geina / Gi / Gigi / Gigigogo / Giiiiina / Gin / Gin Gin / Gina Bina / Ginadorian / Ginadorinchen / Ginakohl / Ginatown / GinavomDorin / Ginchen / Ginchin / Ginderella / Ginelly / Ginette / Giney / Ginfizz / Ginga / Ginger / Gingin / Gini / Ginie / Ginifant / Ginita / Ginitarre / Giniwini / Ginne / Ginny / Gino / Ginolein / Ginschen / Gintonic / Gintschitschuna / Gintucky / Ginu / Ginus / Ginuschka / Gitane / Gugi / Ina / Tschina / Vadschina

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