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Meena

Meena is a girl’s name of Sanskrit origin. This charming name translates to “fish” and “precious stone”. Meena is intimately connected to the Meena tribe, mainly native to the Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh regions of India, who claim descent from the fish avatar of the god Vishnu. Meena is derived from the Sanskrit word meen, which itself means fish. The name has a wonderfully modern lilt, popping off the tongue with a distinct sweetness. You might choose this name in tribute to its religious origins or for baby born during Pisces season, the sign of the fish. Whatever reasoning you choose, Meena is a name that stands out with effortless vibrance.
Sanskrit Female
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Meaning

Fish, precious stone

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Pronunciation

MEE-nah

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Traits

  • Gentle
  • Compassionate
  • Artistic
  • Graceful

Compatibility

Meena pairs well with sibling names that are also of Sanskrit origin, creating a cohesive and harmonious set. As a middle name, Meena adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to the full name. In terms of cultural pairing, Meena fits well with Indian or Hindu-inspired themes, reflecting its Sanskrit roots.

Gentle Compassionate Artistic Graceful

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Meena Kumari

Meena Kumari

Actress

Born: August 1, 1933 · Mumbai, India

Portrait of Meena Alexander

Meena Alexander

Writer

Born: February 17, 1951 · Allahabad, India

Portrait of Meena Keshwar Kamal

Meena Keshwar Kamal

Activist

Born: February 27, 1956 · Kandahar, Afghanistan

Portrait of Meena Lee

Meena Lee

Athlete

Born: March 25, 1981 · Jeonju, South Korea

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Meena Original form
  • Mina Arabic
  • Devanagari
  • Georgian
  • Persian
  • Thai
  • Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Korean

Cultural Adaptations

  • मीना (Meena) Devanagari
  • მინა (Meena) Georgian
  • مینا (Meena) Persian
  • มีนา (Meena) Thai
  • 美娜 (Meena) Chinese
  • ミーナ (Meena) Japanese
  • 미나 (Meena) Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions about Meena

What does Meena mean?
Fish, precious stone
What is the origin of Meena?
Meena has Sanskrit origins.
Is Meena popular?
Meena has been viewed 236 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Meena?
Similar names include Pedro, Ethan, Nico, Nana, Veronica.
How do you pronounce Meena?
Meena is pronounced MEE-nah.

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