Rina
/ˈriː.nə/noun
A feminine given name, especially associated with the Hebrew word for joyful singing or rejoicing.
Did you know?In Hebrew, רִנָּה (*rinnah*) can describe a joyful cry, a song of praise, or an emotional outpouring—making the name closely tied to sacred celebration.
Etymological Timeline
Biblical Hebrew
Hebrew
רִנָּה (*rinnah*)
“A joyful cry, singing, rejoicing, or praise”
Biblical Hebrew
Hebrew
רָנַן (*rānan*)
“To shout for joy, sing joyfully, or rejoice”
Medieval Hebrew
Hebrew
Rina
“A feminine personal name meaning joy or joyful song”
20th Century
Modern Hebrew
רִנָּה (*Rina*)
“A feminine given name associated with joy and song”
Modern English
English
Rina
“A feminine given name used internationally”