English word origin

Etymology of Dina

Equivalent of the biblical name Dinah in several European languages, ultimately from Hebrew דִּינָה.

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Source etymology 1

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name

A female given name from Hebrew.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Equivalent of the biblical name Dinah in several European languages, ultimately from Hebrew דִּינָה.

Relationships mentioned by the source

These are extracted mentions, not a timeline or a verified sequence of immediate parents.

Derivation mentionדינהhe

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Source etymology 2

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name

A female given name from Italian.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed clipping of longer names in many languages, such as Italian Dina.

Relationships mentioned by the source

These are extracted mentions, not a timeline or a verified sequence of immediate parents.

Borrowed-form mentionDinait

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