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The baby name Athina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ə-TEE-nə (uh-THEE-nuh),ah-THEE-nah,Greek: aˈθina (a-THEE-nah).

Athina is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: ə-TEE-nə (uh-THEE-nuh),ah-THEE-nah,Greek: aˈθina (a-THEE-nah)

What is the meaning of the name Athina ?

The baby name Athina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ə-TEE-nə (uh-THEE-nuh),ah-THEE-nah,Greek: aˈθina (a-THEE-nah).

Athina is Greek in Origin.

Athina is the modern Greek form of Athena (Greek: Αθηνά), name of the ancient goddess of wisdom, crafts, and strategic warfare and patron of Athens. The underlying etymology is uncertain - likely pre-Greek - so the name is best understood through its mythic associations rather than a literal meaning. In contemporary Greek, Athina is pronounced a-thee-NA and serves as the standard everyday spelling.

As a given name, it was uncommon in antiquity compared to theophoric compounds (e.g., Athenodoros), but it gained steady use in modern Greece and the diaspora, helped by cultural revival and visibility from figures such as Athina Onassis. International variants include Athena (English and global), Athene (literary English/German), Athéna (French), Atenea (Spanish), Atena (Italian, Romanian, Polish), and Afina (Russian). Greek diminutives include Athinoula; internationally, Nina and Tina are sometimes used. The name conveys intelligence, artistry, and poised strength.

Athina has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Athina

Athina Rachel Tsangari Actor · Born 1966 · Greece Athina Rachel Tsangari is a Greek filmmaker and actress, best known for her work in the film 'Attenberg'. She played a significant role in the Greek New Wave cinema movement and also directed the acclaimed film 'Chevalier'.

Athina – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
GR Girls 0 #19 777 6,293
GR 0 #37 148 3,911
CY Girls 0 #41 103 3,755
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
CY 0 #46 14 1,632
AL 0 #74 3 2,372
AF 0 #76 1 1,883
QA 0 #104 3 7,011
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
Switzerland Girls 2024 #131 5 1,786
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
AL Girls 0 #176 47 4,141
Sweden Girls 2022 #177 3 1,568
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
AR 0 #192 2 2,915
HU Girls 0 #222 4 3,308
IR 0 #229 3 4,221
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
BD 0 #238 4 5,992
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
GR Boys 0 #270 4 6,912
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
Canada Girls 2021 #285 6 2,910
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
QA Girls 0 #341 3 15,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
PL Girls 0 #362 3 5,096
BD Girls 0 #376 11 8,413
France Girls 2021 #398 8 3,185
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
PH Girls 0 #427 3 13,098
PT Girls 0 #467 5 7,952
ZA 0 #471 4 14,421
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
IQ Girls 0 #523 3 11,303
UY Girls 0 #531 6 6,731
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #545 3 10,981
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
AE Girls 0 #590 8 20,968
HK Girls 0 #603 13 16,104
AR Girls 0 #622 9 8,289
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
IL Girls 0 #642 4 11,648
BO Girls 0 #649 3 9,488
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
LB 0 #687 4 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
Finland Girls 2026 #721 18 3,895
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
Germany Girls 0 #750 89 4,949
SY 0 #765 3 11,684
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
TN 0 #862 4 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #902 15 8,487
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
NL Girls 0 #922 34 5,933
PE Girls 0 #927 17 14,861
BR Girls 0 #930 12 12,708
Spain Girls 0 #974 10 5,561
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,003 7 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,008 7 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,068 5 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,121 21 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,148 5 16,140
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
DZ 0 #1,227 8 20,130
TR 0 #1,251 4 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,271 2 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,383 64 9,415

Athina is popular in 68 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Switzerland
United States
Canada
Sweden

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People also ask about Athina

Athina is predominantly a girl's name.
Athina is a 3 syllable name, pronounced ə-TEE-nə (uh-THEE-nuh),ah-THEE-nah,Greek: aˈθina (a-THEE-nah).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Athena, Athene, Atena, Atina and Αθηνά.
Across languages, Athina has these equivalents: Minerva (Roman equivalent), Athéna (French), Atenea (Spanish), Afina/Афина (Russian).
Yes — Athina ranked #131 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Athina ranks highest in Switzerland (#131 in 2024).
Athina's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #411 in 2011 to #398 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 1 notable people named Athina are in our database, including Athina Rachel Tsangari (Actor).