Inia

Inia is a pet form of the name Inge, which is especially common in Denmark and Sweden. This name is a short form of first names that begin with the element 'Ing-'. The meaning of Inia is 'the one dedicated to Ingwio' or more freely 'the protected one' and 'the guardian'. This derivation goes back to the Germanic tribal god Ingi/Ingwi, who was worshipped as the protective god of the Ingviones as well as the North and North Sea Germans (including Saxons, Angles, and Frisians).

What does the name Inia mean?

Inia serves as a Danish and Swedish pet form of the name Inge, which is a short form of first names beginning with 'Ing-'. The meaning is 'the one dedicated to Ingwio' or more freely 'the protected one' and 'the guardian'. These meanings derive from the Germanic tribal god Ingi/Ingwi, the protective god of the Ingviones and the North and North Sea Germans. The origin of the name can be found in the Old High German word ingi, ingwio, or ingwaz, meaning 'name of a god', referring to the Germanic fertility and tribal god Ingwio. Furthermore, Inia is also considered an ancient Baltic, particularly Lithuanian name that means 'dolphin'. Variations include Inska, Inga, Inka, Inke, Inken, Ineke, Inneke, Ingke, Insa, Insea, Ingela, and Ingola.

Where does the name Inia come from?

The name Inia has its roots in Old High German, where it carries the meaning 'the one dedicated to Ingwio'.

How do you pronounce Inia?

Inia is pronounced as 'In-nia'.

When is the name day of Inia?

Inia is celebrated on July 30 and October 25.

Popularity

In Germany, Inia is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220 on the list of the most common female baby names. The best ranking for Inia was in 2012, at position 3,656. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 8,310 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 8,112 position.

Nicknames & pet names

Inchen / Ini / Ini-mini

Famous people

• Inia Te Wiata (opera singer)