Marinka

Marinka is a South Slavic feminine given name, functioning as a diminutive or pet form of Marina, which derives from the Latin marinus, meaning of the sea. It is used primarily in Croatian and Slovene speaking communities, where diminutive suffixes are commonly applied to names to express affection or familiarity. The Latin root connects it to the ancient Roman cognomen Marinus and to the widely distributed name Marina, borne by several early Christian saints. Related forms include Marin, Marina, and Marinko.