rina

Rina is a feminine given name used across several cultures and languages. In Hebrew, the name is derived from rinah, meaning joy or singing, and it can be given to convey happiness or praise. In Japanese, Rina is a common phonetic name with multiple possible kanji spellings, and the intended meaning varies with the chosen characters. In Italian-speaking contexts, Rina can exist as a standalone name or serve as a short form of longer names such as Caterina.

The name is used in various parts of the world, including Israel, Japan, Italy, Indonesia, and among diaspora communities, reflecting its versatility and ease of pronunciation in many languages. Variants and related forms include Rena, Reina, Reena, and Rinah, among others.

Notable people with the given name include Rina Sawayama (born 1990), a Japanese-born British singer-songwriter and actress known for her work in contemporary pop and multimedia projects. The name also appears in fiction and media, where it is chosen for characters in different genres.

Rina is primarily recognized as a given name, but it may occasionally appear as an acronym in unrelated contexts, such as organizational or corporate names. Related given names include Reina and Rena, which share similar sounds and cultural usage.