Rina
joy, song (Hebrew); also a short form of names ending in -rina
Rina is a other / spanish girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 461, with 17,238 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
joy, song (Hebrew); also a short form of names ending in -rina
Rina functions globally as an independent given name with Hebrew roots, but in Catholic and Hispanic-influenced cultures like the Philippines, it often originated as a pet form of traditional names like Marina, Caterina, or Corina. Over the 20th century, it became popular in its own right as a short, accessible feminine given name.
Rina is found across multiple cultures, notably as a Hebrew name meaning 'joy' or 'singing', as well as an established short form of European names ending in -rina (such as Marina, Catarina, or Severina). In the Philippines, it is widely used both as a standalone given name and as a familiar diminutive influenced by Western naming trends.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently used as a standalone official first name, but also serves as a casual nickname (palayaw) for longer names such as Marina, Czarina, or Katrina.
Related forms
- Rinnah Hebrew
- Rina Italian
- Rina Japanese
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Rina with common surname pairs
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How do I use Rina with two Filipino surnames?
Rina is the given name. The full name is Rina + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Rina a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Rina is number 461, with 17,238 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.