Hina - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Hina

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HEE-nah'HEE-nah'2 syllables
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japanese
Bright

MEANING

SunLight

ORIGIN

Japanese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Japanese characters for 'sun' (ζ—₯) and 'vegetables' (菜), suggesting brightness and growth.

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used as a given name in Japan, often associated with brightness and warmth.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has been used since the late 20th century in Japan, becoming popular in the 1990s.

🌐Polynesian
Soft

MEANING

Goddess of the moon

ORIGIN

Polynesian

ETYMOLOGY

In Polynesian mythology, Hina is a goddess associated with the moon, often depicted as a beautiful woman.

CULTURAL NOTES

Hina is an important figure in many Polynesian cultures, symbolizing femininity and the cycles of nature.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Hina has been venerated in Polynesian folklore and mythology for centuries, often featured in traditional stories and chants.

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