Jaina

Jaina is a feminine given name used in various cultures. In popular culture, the name is most widely associated with Jaina Proudmoore, a central character in Blizzard Entertainment's Warcraft franchise. She is depicted as a powerful human mage and a key political and military figure within the world of Azeroth, appearing across games, novels, and comics. Her arc traditionally emphasizes diplomacy, scholarship, and the moral complexities of leadership during times of conflict.

As a given name, Jaina is used for real people as well as fictional characters. The origins of the name are varied and not confined to a single language or tradition; it can be chosen for its phonetic qualities or as a modern spelling variant of related names in different languages. Variants and related forms exist in various language communities, leading to a range of spellings and pronunciations.

In addition to its use in Warcraft, the name Jaina may appear in other works of fiction and in real-world naming. The usage is primarily as a feminine given name, with no single universal meaning attached to it.