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NinaHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Dainty, Graceful, Pleasing

Pronunciation: N-I-N-A

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Name
Nina
Meaning
Dainty, Graceful, Pleasing
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
N-I-N-A
Lucky Number
6
6
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Nina mean?

Nina is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Dainty". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: N-I-N-A. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Nihana

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Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

N-I-N-A

IPA

/niːnɑː/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Nina is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Dainty. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

6

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

SilverPinkWhite

Lucky Stone

Moonstone

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Those with a life path number 3 are natural creatives and communicators. They are often expressive and artistic, and thrive in environments that allow them to share their talents.

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateWiseGracefulV = VirtuousT = Thoughtful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Embodiment of feminine grace and beauty.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Nina is a name deeply rooted in Indian culture, reflecting the grace and elegance traditionally associated with Indian women. It is a name that represents the beauty and charm that is intrinsically linked to Indian art, literature, and history.
In Hindu mythology, Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva, is known as "Nina". She is celebrated as the epitome of feminine grace and beauty. The name Nina holds deep spiritual significance, representing the divine feminine energy and the graceful, beautiful manifestation of the divine. It serves as a constant reminder of the grace and beauty that lies within every woman, and inspires them to embody that grace and elegance in their daily lives.

Cultural Hindu name

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Nina was a famous queen of the Satavahana dynasty in the 2nd century AD. The name Nina carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Satavahana Dynasty

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Nina DobrevNina AgdalNina Hoss

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

Nihana

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🇮🇳Hindi

निना

निंदा

🇮🇳Tamil

நினா

இலக்கிய இலங்கை

🇮🇳Telugu

నినే

దొధేదే

🇮🇳Marathi

Nina

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Dainty, Graceful, Pleasing

🇧🇩Bengali

Nina

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Dainty, Graceful, Pleasing

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Spelling variations

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