Kina - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Kina

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KEE-nah'KEE-nuh'2 syllables
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈHawaiian
Warm

MEANING

China

ORIGIN

Hawaiian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hawaiian word 'Kina', meaning 'China'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used as a given name in Hawaii, reflecting cultural ties.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used to denote Chinese immigrants or influences in Hawaii.

πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japanese
Soft

MEANING

South

ORIGIN

Japanese

ETYMOLOGY

From the Japanese word '南' (Kina), meaning 'south'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Japanese, names with cardinal directions are often used for orientation or geographical significance.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in Japan to refer to regions or directions, not commonly as a personal name.

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