Longina

Longina is the feminine variant of Longin and carries the meaning 'the Long one'. The name has its roots in the Roman surname Longinus and the Latin word longus, which means 'long'.

What does the name Longina mean?

Longina is the feminine counterpart of the name Longin and means 'the Long one'. The origin of the name goes back to the Roman surname Longinus and the Latin word longus for 'long'. In Poland, this girl's name is common, but relatively rare.

Where does the name Longina come from?

The name Longina has Latin and Roman roots and means 'the Long one'. The Latin term longus stands for 'long', and the name is particularly found in Polish.

How do you pronounce Longina?

The pronunciation of Longina is typically 'Lon-gi-na' [lɔŋˈgiːna]. The nasal connection '-ng' in the first syllable gives the name depth and fullness of sound. The stressed middle syllable with a long 'i' adds tension and elegance, leaving Longina with a dignified and strong character impression.

When is the name day of Longina?

The name day of Longina is celebrated on March 15 to commemorate Saint Longinus.

Popularity

In Switzerland, the name Longina ranks 17,089th on the official list of most common first names, with a total of 7 bearers. The distribution in Germany shows that Longina is prevalent in the following federal states: Baden-Württemberg (11.1%), Bavaria (11.1%), Hesse (11.1%), Lower Saxony (22.2%), North Rhine-Westphalia (33.3%), and Saxony (11.1%). Currently, there are no statistical data available for Austria and Switzerland.

Nicknames & pet names

Loni

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