Mina means “azure enamel”. It comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Azerbaijani.
- Mina is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Mina mean?
Literally: Persian mīnā
Literal meaning
Mina is a girl's name used in Azerbaijani. It means “azure enamel”, from Persian mīnā. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Mina in Azerbaijani
What does Mina mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Mina. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “azure enamel” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Mina come from?
Persian, compound. From Persian mīnā.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Mina a Azerbaijani name?
Yes. Mina is used as a given name in Azerbaijani. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Mina across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijani | MinaLatin | Girl | same as above: “azure enamel” | 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 Mina
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mina | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Mina
Names recorded for the same language (Azerbaijani) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Mina rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AzadBoy“free, independent”same language (azerbaijani)
- ZanbaqGirl“lily”same language (azerbaijani)
- BayramBoy“celebration, festival”same language (azerbaijani)
- YaqutGirl“a kind of precious stone”same language (azerbaijani)
- ZivərUnisex“ornament, adornment”same language (azerbaijani)
- LətifəGirl“gentle, kind”same language (azerbaijani)
- AtifBoy“kind, affectionate”same language (azerbaijani)
- ƏflatunBoy“pale violet”same language (azerbaijani)
Common questions about Mina
What does the name Mina mean?
Mina means “azure enamel”. It comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Azerbaijani.
Is Mina a girl's or a boy's name?
Mina is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Mina come from?
Mina is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mina?
Mina is recorded for Azerbaijani. 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 many syllables does Mina have?
Mina has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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