Nadina
Fact sheet
- Name
- Nadina
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Nadina is a form of the first name Nadine, which is common in both Slovenia and Provence. The Latvian spelling Nadīna also derives from Nadine. The name means 'the hope' and has its origin in Nadia, a diminutive of Nadya used in Russian. This, in turn, goes back to the old Slavic name Nadežda/Nadezhda (Cyrillic Надежда; in German transcription Nadeschda).
What does the name Nadina mean?
Nadina is a name that is primarily found in Slovenian and Provençal regions as well as in the Latvian variant Nadīna. It means 'the hope' and has emerged from the form Nadia, which comes from Nadya, a Russian diminutive of the Slavic name Nadežda/Nadezhda (Cyrillic Надежда). The first name is particularly common in Eastern European and South Slavic areas, but it is also used in Germany as an alternative spelling of Nadine. Similar forms include Nadin and Nadinka.
Where does the name Nadina come from?
Nadina has its roots in Old Slavic and Russian and means 'the hope'. The Old Slavic term is Nadéžda (Надежда), which is also used in Russian as Nadezhda (Надежда). The name can be found in several languages, including French, Latvian, Provençal, and Slovenian.
How do you pronounce Nadina?
The pronunciation of Nadina is clear and flowing. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Na-DI-na' [naˈdiːna], with the emphasis on the middle syllable. The long 'I' sound gives the name a bright note, while the open '-na' gently fades away. This gives Nadina an elegant and harmonious sound structure that feels feminine and present.
When is the name day of Nadina?
The name day for Nadina is celebrated on August 1 (Catholic) and September 17 (Orthodox) in honor of Saint Spes, a martyr from the time of Emperor Hadrian.
Popularity
In Germany, Nadina is a relatively common first name. The name currently ranks 3,210th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2023, when it reached 2,265th place. Over the last ten years, Nadina has been given as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,465th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,020th.
Nicknames & pet names
Dina / Dini / Nadi / Nana / Nini
Similar first names
Famous people
- Nadina Abarth-Zerjav (Slovenian Minister)
Frequently asked questions about the name Nadina
What is the origin of the name Nadina?
Nadina has its roots in Old Slavic and Russian, derived from Nadéžda, which means 'the hope'. The name is common in various languages such as French, Latvian, Provençal, and Slovenian.
What does the name Nadina mean?
The name Nadina means 'the hope' and is closely related to the Slavic form Nadéžda, which is prevalent in many Eastern European cultures.
How popular is the name Nadina?
Nadina is particularly common in Eastern European and South Slavic areas. In Germany, it is often used as an alternative spelling of Nadine, but is overall less common.