Miina

Miina is a Finnish feminine name functioning as a short form of Vilhelmiina, the Finnish adaptation of Wilhelmina, itself a feminine derivative of the Germanic name Wilhelm. Wilhelm combines the Old High German elements willo, meaning will or desire, and helm, meaning helmet or protection. The name gained particular cultural resonance in Finland through Miina Sillanpää, a pioneering labor activist and the first female minister in Finnish government. Related forms include Minna, Vilhelmina, and Wilhelmina.