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Pina is a given name and surname used in various languages and cultures. In Italian, Pina is a common feminine nickname for Giuseppina or Josephina and is frequently used as a standalone name. The name appears in Spanish-speaking communities as well, where it may be used as a nickname or given name in its own right.

Notable people with the name include Pina Bausch, a German dancer and choreographer renowned for her influential work in contemporary dance theatre, and Pina Pellicer, a Mexican actress known for her performances in mid-20th-century Mexican cinema. The surname Pina is found in diverse cultures and may refer to individuals across different professions, including arts and sports.

Pina may also refer to the 2011 documentary film Pina, directed by Wim Wenders. The film is a tribute to Pina Bausch and combines performance footage with interviews and behind-the-scenes material to explore her choreographic legacy.

In Spanish, piña (with tilde) means pineapple, a term that occasionally appears in culinary contexts and related beverages. While piña and Pina share a linguistic root in some languages, Pina in contemporary usage is primarily encountered as a personal name or title rather than as a common noun.