Riina - Name meaning, Popularity, Personality, and More

Riina name Meaning and Dictionary

Name

Riina

Name Meaning

"Riina" This name comes from the ancient Greek “Aikaterī́nē (Αἰκατερῑ́νη),” which comes from “katharós (καθαρός),” meaning “clean, clear, pure.” In turn, the name means “pure, clear of dirt, clean of shame or guilt, purified.” The name is linked to “Hekátē (Ἑκάτη),” an ancient goddess who is most often shown with two torches or a key and in later periods depicted in triple form. Hekate is associated with crossroads, entrance-ways, fire, light, the moon, magic, witchcraft, knowledge of herbs and poisonous plants, necromancy, and sorcery. All the names related to this root are popular in historically Christian countries; in fact, Catherine was the name of one of the first Christian saints. According to tradition, Saint Catherine of Alexandria is a Christian saint and virgin who was martyred in the early 4th-century at the pagan emperor Maxentius’s hands.

Definition

A feminine name that is of Finnish origin.

Pronunciations

Ri-ina
RIY-Naa

Syllable

Riina Syllable count: There are 2 syllables in the name Riina
Divide Riina into syllables: ri-ina

Sentences

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Salvator 'Toto' Riina — notorious Mafia 'boss of bosses' — dead at 87
Toto Riina, notorious Mafia 'boss of bosses,' dead at 87
Mafia ‘boss of bosses’ Salvatore 'Toto' Riina dies in prison at 87
Toto Riina, Mafia 'boss of bosses', dies in jail aged 87

Riina Overview and Analysis

Riina Gender statistics

The name Riina is typically used for Girls. Its a Feminine name with clear gender identification.

Popularity of the name Riina

The name Riina is classified as Very rare and ranked at the 59,670th most popular name in the Namedary database.

Country-Specific Popularity and Ranking of the Name Emma
Country	In-Country Rank	Population Share
Australia	16,795	0%
Canada	70,142	0%
United States	108,204	0%
United Kingdom	108,204	0%
New Zealand	128,746	0%

Where to find Riina?

The name Riina is predominantly found in Canada (CA), particularly in the state of Alberta (AL), where it constitutes 0% of the total population.

Riina Usage Trend Over Time

In recent years, the trend of using the name Riina has been static and not widely adopted when choosing names for babies. The name Riina was most used in 1977 with a usage rate of 33.33%. It was least used in 1985 with a usage rate of 33.33%.

To enhance readability, percentage is rounded up. Values less than 0.0015% have been omitted.
The data is carefully curated from authentic human sources and thoroughly analyzed from a wide range of sources.

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Names with a Similar Sound to Riina

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Two Syllable Names Similar to Riina

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Origin and History of the name Riina

This name comes from the ancient Greek “Aikaterī́nē (Αἰκατερῑ́νη)”, which comes from “katharós (καθαρός)”, meaning “clean, clear, pure”.

In turn, the name means “pure, clear of dirt, clean of shame or guilt, purified”.

The name is linked to “Hekátē (Ἑκάτη)”, an ancient goddess who is most often shown with two torches or a key and in later periods depicted in triple form.

Hekate is associated with crossroads, entrance-ways, fire, light, the moon, magic, witchcraft, knowledge of herbs and poisonous plants, necromancy, and sorcery.

All the names related to this root are popular in historically Christian countries; in fact, Catherine was the name of one of the first Christian saints.

According to tradition, Saint Catherine of Alexandria is a Christian saint and virgin who was martyred in the early 4th-century at the pagan emperor Maxentius’s hands.

Riina in Chinese

Translation: 里纳
Pronunce: (PinYin) : lǐ nà

Riina in Numerology

Riina: Name to Numerology Conversion
R	I	I	N	A
	9	9		1
9			5

Applying the rules of numerology (Pythagorean numerology):

Soul Number (Heart's Desire Number): Number 1
Expression Number (Personality Number): Number 5
Destiny Number (Life Path Number): Number 6

Conclusions about the name Riina

Should you named your daughter Riina?

According to the gender statistics, the name Riina is strongly associated with girls. This is because the name Riina is most commonly given to girls. As a result, people will generally assume that a baby named Riina is a girl.

Riina is a gender-appropriate name for a daughter. However, it is not a gender-appropriate name for a son.

Is Riina a good name?

The name Riina strike a harmonious balance between being easy to pronounce and possessing a touch of personality. The name Riina offer a pleasing cadence and a hint of individuality, making them a popular choice for parents.

What are the Pros and Cons of the name Riina?

Pros of the name Riina:

Uniqueness: Your child will probably be the only one or one of a few people with their name, which can make them feel special and unique.
Potential for creativity: You have the freedom to choose a name that is truly unique and reflects your child's personality.
May not become dated: If Riina has not changed in popularity for a long time, it is unlikely to go out of style.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to name your child Riina is a personal one. There is no right or wrong answer. Consider all of the factors listed above, and make the decision that you and your partner feel is best for your child.