Dina

Dina carries multiple distinct origins. As a Hebrew name, it derives from din, meaning judgment, and belongs to the biblical figure Dinah, daughter of Jacob and Leah whose story appears in Genesis. In Romance languages such as Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, Dina also functions as a short form of names ending in -dina, such as Bernardina orAldina. In Arabic tradition, Dina is an independent name meaning religion or faith, cognate in spirit with the Hebrew root. Related forms include Dinah, Diná, and Dena.