Nina Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Nina Name at a Glance

Name	Nina
Meaning	Russian diminutive of the name Anne: favour; grace.
Origin	Russian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Nina Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Nina means “Russian diminutive of the name Anne: favour; grace”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Nina Name Origin

Our database records Nina under Russian origin. Browse more Russian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Nina a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Nina is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Nina

When considering Nina for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.