Rufina
red-haired (Latin)
Rufina is a spanish / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 453, with 17,704 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
red-haired (Latin)
Rufina is a Latin-derived name meaning 'red-haired', popularized in the Hispanic world through early Christian martyrs such as Saint Rufina of Seville. In the Philippines, it was widely adopted during the Spanish colonial period following the Catholic tradition of naming children after saints listed in the liturgical calendar. Today, it is recognized primarily as a traditional, grandmotherly name.
Rufina is the feminine form of Rufinus, a Latin cognomen derived from 'rufus', meaning red or red-haired. It was introduced to the Philippines through the Spanish Catholic calendar of saints.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to Pinang, Rufing, Fina, or Ina by older generations of Filipinos. Primarily seen among elder women and relatively rare among younger generations.
Related forms
- Rufina Spanish
- Rufina Italian
- Rufina Russian
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Rufina with common surname pairs
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Is Rufina a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Rufina is number 453, with 17,704 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.