Chemarina as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Chemarina

What is the meaning of the name Chemarina ?

The baby name Chemarina is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced cheh-mah-REE-nah.

Chemarina is in Origin.

Chemarina is a modern, blended feminine name, likely formed by pairing Chema - the Spanish nickname for José María - with Marina, the Latin-derived name meaning “of the sea” (from marinus). As a portmanteau, it keeps Marina’s clear semantic core of seawater, shores, and maritime life, while optionally honoring relatives named José, María, or Marina in Spanish-speaking families. The name’s structure also echoes the rhythmic, -rina ending common across Romance and Slavic names, making it feel familiar despite its rarity.

Usage appears contemporary and sporadic, with occasional adoption in Hispanic and multicultural contexts since the late 20th century. Variant spellings include Khemarina, Chemerina, Chemaryna, and Shemarina; related choices are Marina, Marena, Maris, and Mariela. Informal short forms such as Rina, Mari, and Chemi are plausible. As a modern invention rather than an established traditional name, Chemarina carries flexible, personal symbolism centered on the sea and family homage.

⚙ Chemarina does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.