Meena

Meena is a given name of South Asian origin, commonly used for females in India, Bangladesh, and surrounding regions. The form and meaning of the name vary by language and culture; in some contexts it is associated with the word for fish or with local naming traditions. As a given name, Meena appears in various communities and can also function as a surname in some cases. Public figures and entertainers in South Asia have borne the name, contributing to its recognition in popular culture.

Meena also denotes a socio-cultural group in parts of northern and western India, notably in Rajasthan. The Meena community has historical ties to agriculture, crafts, and trade, and its social status and classification have been the subject of regional governance and reform efforts. In some states, Meena communities have been recognized under specific scheduled caste or tribe categories, reflecting the complex layering of caste, tribe, and regional policy in India.

In technology and artificial intelligence, Meena refers to a Google-developed open-domain chatbot announced in 2020. Described as a large-scale neural conversational model, Meena aimed to engage in natural, multi-turn dialogue across a wide range of topics. The project highlighted advances in dialogue systems while acknowledging ongoing challenges such as maintaining factual accuracy and safely navigating sensitive content.

Other uses of the term are less common and typically arise from Meena being used as a personal name or as part of place or organization names in various regions. The context generally clarifies which Meena is being referenced.