Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 05, 2024

Hina

US Popularity Rank: 10409

Origin: Hawaiian

Meaning: Sunlight; Greenery; Henna

Hina, a delightful girl's name, beautifully weaves together meanings from Japanese, Indian, and Pacific Islander origins. In Japanese, it signifies "light," "sun," or "greenery," represented by the characters 陽 (hi) or 日 (hi) combined with 菜 (na), and has connections with "henna" in Indian culture. The name is written as ひな in Hiragana and حنا in Urdu, adding a touch of linguistic diversity. In the Pacific and Polynesian Islands, Hina takes on a divine quality, with goddesses like Hina-puku-i'a, associated with fishermen. Baby Hina will embrace the morning sunshine and may be naturally drawn to island life or the outdoors!

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