The name Nina is of unknown origin and meaning, but there are some theories:
1. It can be a short form of names ending in "nina" (for instance, Antonina).
2. It could be derived from the Spanish word "niña" meaning "little girl".
Famous bearers
Bearers include Nina Simone (1933 - 2003), an American singer, songwriter, and pianist;
Nina Hagen (born 1955), a German singer;
Nina Persson (born 1974), the lead singer of the Swedish pop group The Cardigans.