Girl name
Rina name meaning
“in Hebrew, joy or a joyful cry”
Rina means joy or a joyful cry in its Hebrew interpretation, based on the word rinnā. It is used as a girl's name in Türkiye and also appears in European languages as a shortened form of longer female names. The sound of celebration gives its Hebrew meaning a concrete association.
What does Rina mean?
In Hebrew, joy or a joyful cry
In Turkish: İbranice yorumunda sevinç, sevinçli sesleniş
Rina is a short name with more than one possible origin. Its Hebrew interpretation emphasizes joy expressed aloud, while European uses may come from the ending of a longer name. Its resemblance to a Turkish fish name does not establish that word as its source.
The ending “-na” is a common final sound in names such as Lina, Mina and Alina, not a suffix with one shared meaning. Each name has to be considered individually. More girl names ending in -na →
Origin of the name Rina
Rina can derive from Hebrew rinnā, meaning a joyful cry or rejoicing. In some European languages it also develops as a shortening of longer feminine names.
| Linguistic origin | Hebrew, European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Rina in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | R |
How to pronounce Rina
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾina/ |
Is Rina a girl’s name?
Yes, Rina is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Rina does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Rina
Names with related meanings
- Aden♀Delight
- Büşra♀Glad tidings
- Tuğba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Serra♀Prosperity and well-being
- Hüma♀Mythical bird bringing fortune and happiness
- Cennet♀Paradise
- Hümanur♀Name evoking the huma bird and light
- Tuba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Neşe♀Joy, cheerfulness, heartfelt happiness
- Hande♀Laughter, a smile and cheerful expression
- Ruken♀Smiling-faced
- Mizgin♀Glad tidings
Famous people named Rina
- Rina Onur
- Rina Onur Şirinoğlu · b. 1985
FAQ about the name Rina
What is the meaning of Rina?
Rina means “in Hebrew, joy or a joyful cry”. Rina can derive from Hebrew rinnā, meaning a joyful cry or rejoicing. In some European languages it also develops as a shortening of longer feminine names.
Is Rina a girl’s name?
Yes, Rina is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Rina in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Rina nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Rina?
Rina is of Hebrew and European languages origin.
How many syllables does Rina have?
Rina has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Rina?
Rina does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Rina?
Notable people named Rina include Rina Onur, Rina Onur Şirinoğlu.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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