The baby name Afina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ah-FEE-nah (/əˈfiːnə/).
Afina is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Afina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ah-FEE-nah (/əˈfiːnə/).
Afina is Greek in Origin.
Afina is the East Slavic form of Athena (Greek Athina/Αθηνά), the name of the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, strategy, and crafts. Its etymology is pre-Greek and uncertain, perhaps connected to the city name Athens; thus Afina carries connotations of intellect, protection, and artistry.
Used in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus (Афина), the name saw modern revival in the 20th and 21st centuries alongside other mythological choices. In Romanian contexts, Afina also resonates with afină, “bilberry/blueberry,” inspiring nature-themed use, though this is a folk association rather than the name’s Greek root. Variants and cognates include Athena, Athina, Athene, Atena (Romanian/Polish), Atenea (Spanish), and the diminutive Thina; common nicknames are Fina and Ina. Related names include Athanasia (“immortality”) and Sofia (“wisdom”), which share thematic links rather than direct etymology.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 0 | #43 | 1 | 706 | |
| AZ | Girls | 0 | #74 | 2 | 1,051 |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| GE | Girls | 0 | #107 | 2 | 1,564 |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #108 | 7 | 5,459 |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #122 | 4 | 3,755 |
| RU | 0 | #193 | 2 | 3,641 | |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #227 | 1 | 4,141 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #230 | 13 | 6,293 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #299 | 22 | 5,862 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #328 | 2 | 7,429 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| MY | 0 | #346 | 9 | 12,352 | |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #357 | 3 | 8,829 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #424 | 75 | 11,913 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #543 | 3 | 8,334 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #544 | 4 | 10,981 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #630 | 3 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #640 | 6 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #648 | 3 | 16,104 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #788 | 209 | 24,821 |
| United States | Girls | 2023 | #905 | 10 | 8,600 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #933 | 23 | 5,933 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,175 | 8 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,250 | 5 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Afina is popular in 34 countries — most recent births per country:
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