Mina민아

/MEE-nah/

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Mina is a Korean girl's name pronounced /MEE-nah/. A lovely name often meaning a clever and beautiful girl.

Meaning of Mina

A lovely name often meaning a clever and beautiful girl.

In Korean, Mina is typically formed from the hanja 'Mi' meaning beautiful and 'Na' meaning elegant or graceful. While its specific meaning varies depending on the Chinese characters used, it commonly signifies a clever and beautiful girl.

Origin
Korean
Pronunciation
/MEE-nah/

Cultural background

Mina is a perennially popular feminine name in South Korea due to its soft phonetics and positive connotations. It is also widely recognized internationally, as the name appears in various European, Indian, and Japanese naming traditions.

Variations & nicknames

  • Min-a
  • Meena
  • Minnah
  • Mina-ya

Famous people named Mina

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

  • Mina Myoi

    Japanese-American singer and member of the K-pop group Twice.

    Music · 2015-present

  • Mina Harker

    The central female character in Bram Stoker's gothic horror novel Dracula.

    Literature · 1897

  • Kang Mi-na

    South Korean singer and actress known for I.O.I and Gugudan.

    Film and Music · 2016-present

  • Shin Min-a

    Prominent South Korean actress known for 'Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha'.

    Film · 2001-present

  • Mina Mazzini

    Highly influential Italian pop singer known for her three-octave vocal range.

    Music · 1958-present

Frequently asked about Mina

What does Mina mean?
In a Korean context, Mina typically means a girl who is both beautiful and elegant, often derived from hanja representing 'beauty' and 'grace'.
How do you pronounce Mina?
It is pronounced as 'MEE-nah', with two syllables and a soft 'n' sound.
Is Mina a boy or girl name?
Mina is almost exclusively used as a feminine name in Korea and most other cultures.
Is Mina a common Korean name?
Yes, it has been a consistently popular and stylish name for girls in South Korea for several decades.

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