Dina

דִּינָה

• Gender: Female
• Origin: Biblical / Rabbinic Hebrew
• Meaning: judgment

• Dina belongs to the daughter of Jacob and Leah in the Book of Genesis, making her one of the earliest named women in the Torah. The name comes from the Hebrew word "din," meaning judgment, which roots it in the same moral vocabulary as some of the most foundational concepts in Jewish law. It is a name that feels classic and fierce at once, carrying the energy of someone who stands her ground.

  The name Dina got a pop culture boost from 'The Last of Us Part II,' where Dina — Ellie's fierce, funny girlfriend — is one of the most beloved Jewish characters in gaming and TV. Short and substantial in equal measure, this name hits a sweet spot that few others reach. At just two syllables, it is easy to say in any language, yet it carries a weight and seriousness that lighter names do not quite reach. It pairs beautifully with longer Hebrew middle names and sounds equally sharp on a kindergartener and a judge.

• Alternate Spellings: Deena, Dena, Dinah, Deenah
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Dahlia
  ,
  Moriah
  ,
  Simon
  ,
  Ariel