Polina

po-LEE-na'poh-LEE-nah'3 syllables
🇷🇺Russian
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MEANING

Little

ORIGIN

Greek

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Greek name Apollinariya, related to Apollo, the Greek god of the sun.

CULTURAL NOTES

Polina is a common name in Russian-speaking countries and often associated with warmth and light due to its connection with Apollo.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used across Eastern Europe, often seen in literature and folklore.

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FAQs About Polina

The name Polina means "little" in Russian.
Polina has Greek origins. Derived from the Greek name Apollinariya, related to Apollo, the Greek god of the sun.
Polina is pronounced po-LEE-na (poh-LEE-nah). It has 3 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Polina include Polly, Lina, Pollyanna.
Some middle name ideas for Polina include Rose, Grace, Claire, Mae, Jane.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Polina include Anastasia, Nikolai, Dmitry, Elena.
The most common spelling is Polina. Alternative spellings include Poulina, Paulina.