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GirlPronounced Italian /ˈd͡ʒiː.na/; English /ˈd͡ʒiː.nə/Romanian language family

Gina

Short form of Georgina, Regina, Luigina and other names ending in gina.

Quick answer

Gina is a girl name.

Pronunciation: Italian /ˈd͡ʒiː.na/; English /ˈd͡ʒiː.nə/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationItalian /ˈd͡ʒiː.na/; English /ˈd͡ʒiː.nə/
Language familyRomanian

Meaning and history

Short form of Georgina, Regina, Luigina and other names ending in gina. It can also be used as a diminutive of Virginia or Eugenia. It was popularized in the 1950s by Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida (1927-2023), whose birth name was Luigina.

Notes and context

Usage: italian, english, swedish, norwegian, danish