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The Name Adina - Origin and Meaning of Adina


Gender

Feminine and Masculine

Origin of the Name Adina

Hebrew

Usage of the Name Adina

Jewish, English, Romanian, Biblical

Meaning of the Name Adina

The name Adina is derived from the Hebrew word "adin" meaning "slender". It was originally a masculine name; in the Old Testament Adina was an esteemed warrior in King David's army. In modern times it is used mostly as a feminine name.

Interesting Facts about Adina

- Adina is a town in southeastern Ghana, a town in Pakistan, a historical city in Bengal, India, and an ancient settlement in modern Romania.
- There is a genus of flowering shrubs native to East Asia called Adina.
- Adina (1818) is also a one-act opera written by Italian composer Gioachino Rossini (1792 - 1868).

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Adina Mandlová (1910 - 1991), a Czech actress; Adina Izarra (born 1959), a Venezuelan female musician and composer; Adina Vălean (born 1968), a Romanian female politician; Adina Howard (born 1974), an American female singer; Adina Anton (born 1984), a Romanian female long jumper.

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