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The Name Faina - Origin and Meaning of Faina
  



The Name Faina - Origin and Meaning of Faina


Gender

Feminine

Origin of the Name Faina

Greek

Usage of the Name Faina

Russian

Meaning of the Name Faina

The name Faina comes from the Greek name Phaenna, which is derived from the Greek word "phaeinos" meaning "shining".

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Faina Ranevskaya (1896 - 1984), a Russian actress; Faina Melnyk (born 1945), a Ukrainian Olympic discus thrower.
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