Meina
Fact sheet
- Name
- Meina
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Meina is a female first name that is used in East Frisia as a short form for names that begin with 'Mein-', such as Meinharde or Meinhilde. The meaning of the name can be described as 'the strong' or 'the powerful'.
What does the name Meina mean?
The name Meina is an East Frisian abbreviation for various names that start with 'Mein-', such as Meinharde or Meinhilde. It stands for 'the strong' or 'the powerful'. The initial syllable 'Mein-' is derived from the Old High German word magan/megin, which means 'power, strength'. Variants of Meina include Mena and Menna, while the male form is Meino.
Where does the name Meina come from?
The first name Meina has its roots in Old High German and carries the meaning 'the strong' or 'the powerful'. The components of the word come from magan and megin, which mean 'power, strength'. The name is particularly widespread in the Frisian region, especially in East Frisia.
How do you pronounce Meina?
The pronunciation of the name Meina is 'Mai-na' [ˈmaɪna]. The sound begins with a bright diphthong, giving the name a sense of movement and openness. The open ending '-a' provides a gentle, harmonious conclusion. Meina has a friendly and light aura - melodic and warm.
Popularity
In Germany, Meina is a rather rare first name. So far, it has never made it onto the German name popularity lists. However, in France, Meina reached its best position at 1,754th place in 2024. In the last ten years, the name has been given approximately 80 times there, earning it 2,041st place in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, it ranks 3,372nd in France.
Nicknames & pet names
Meini
Famous people
- Meina Schellander (Austrian object artist)
Frequently asked questions about the name Meina
What is the origin of the name Meina?
The first name Meina has its roots in Old High German and is particularly common in the Frisian region, especially in East Frisia.
What does the name Meina mean?
Meina means 'the strong' or 'the powerful' and is derived from the Old High German words magan and megin, which mean 'power, strength'.
How popular is the name Meina?
The name Meina is known mainly in regional contexts but does not have the same broad popularity as some other first names in Germany.