Dina means “judged, vindicated”. It possibly comes from Hebrew. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh and also used in Tatar and Bashkir.
- Dina is a name of Hebrew origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Dina mean?
Literal meaning
Dina (Дина) is a Kazakh girl's name recorded both on Wiktionary and in the KazPER name list. Wiktionary traces it to דִּינָה ‘judged, vindicated’ (Hebrew in origin), which gives the meaning “judged, vindicated”.[1]
Other interpretations
“judged, vindicated”[1]Uncertain
Dina in Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Dina mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Дина and Dıyna (Wiktionary romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “judged, vindicated” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1,2]
What does Dina mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Дина and Dina (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “judged, vindicated” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Dina mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Дина and Dina (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “judged, vindicated” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Dina come from?
Hebrew, borrowing. Possibly from Hebrew דִּינָה (dīna, “judged, vindicated”).[1]Uncertain
Which languages use the name Dina?
Dina is used as a given name in Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Hebrew. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Dina across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | ДинаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “judged, vindicated” | Documented[1,2] |
| Tatar | ДинаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “judged, vindicated” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | ДинаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “judged, vindicated” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Dina
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Дина[1,2] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Dina[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Dina[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Variant |
| Дина[2] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Dıyna[1] | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (Wiktionary romanization) |
| Дина | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Dina | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Дина | Bashkir | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Dina | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Dina
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Dina rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BekzadaGirl“noble-born”same language (kazakh)
- ArystanbaiBoy“lion + rich, wealthy”same language (kazakh)
- NurjanBoy“light + soul”same language (kazakh)
- AlkaUnisex“necklace”same language (kazakh)
- AlimBoy“scholar, learned person”same language (kazakh)
- AiymbikeGirl“my moon lady”same language (kazakh)
- AisholpanGirl“moon and morning star”same language (kazakh)
- NizamBoy“order, regulation”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Dina
What does the name Dina mean?
Dina means “judged, vindicated”. It possibly comes from Hebrew. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh and also used in Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Dina a girl's or a boy's name?
Dina is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Kazakh: girls; Tatar: girls; Bashkir: girls.
Where does Dina come from?
Dina is of Hebrew origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Dina?
Dina is recorded for Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Dina spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Дина (Cyrillic), Dina (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Dina have?
Dina has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Дина”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 78430995. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as Kazakh female given names, Kazakh given names; etymology: Possibly from Hebrew דִּינָה (dīna, “judged, vindicated”).; listed as a Kazakh given name; Kazakh given-name entry Дина (+1 more)
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed in KazPER; KazPER lists Дина; spelling Dina recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; KazPER English spelling Dina (+1 more)
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