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Alina

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Alina or Aleena
GenderFemale
Language(s)Romanian, Slavic languages, Greek, German, Arabic
Origin
Word/nameRomanian, Slavic, German, Greek, Arabic
MeaningGerman origin meaning "noble" as a Latinate form of Aline, a Germanic contraction of Adelina (little noble one), which is diminutive form of Adelaide. Thought by some to be of Slavic origin meaning "bright, beautiful." Others believe in its Greek origins, meaning "light" or "truth" as a variation of Helen. In Arabic, it means "delicate" or "soft."

Alina is a feminine given name with multiple origins in different cultures. It might be a form of Aline, which originated as a shortened form of Adeline, meaning noble. It has been used in Scotland as a feminine version of Alistair, the Scottish form of Alexander, and as an English version of the Scottish Gaelic álainn, meaning beautiful. In some instances, it might have Arabic origins. The name has also been well-used in German-speaking countries.[1] It is sometimes regarded as a form of the name Helen, meaning to shine.

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  1. ^ Hanks, Patrick; Hardcastle, Kate; Hodges, Flavia (2006). Oxford Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press. p. 10. ISBN 0-19-861060-2.