The baby name Gerlina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ɡərˈliːnə/ (ger-LEE-nuh).
Gerlina is Germanic in Origin.
The baby name Gerlina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ɡərˈliːnə/ (ger-LEE-nuh).
Gerlina is Germanic in Origin.
Gerlina is a rare feminine given name from the Germanic element ger, meaning “spear,” paired with the feminine/Latinizing suffix -lina. It appears in early modern parish registers of the Low Countries and northern Germany, often as a record form linked to local Ger- names. In practice it functions as a variant or short form of Gerlinde/Gerline, carrying the same martial root with a lighter ending.
The meaning centers on “spear,” sometimes interpreted as “spear-maiden.” Documented variants include Gerline, Gerlinde, Gerliena, and Dutch Geerlina; related masculine forms are Gerlin and the Latin Gerlinus. Diminutives Lina and Geri occur in use. Though uncommon today, Gerlina persists in Dutch- and German-speaking communities and appears sporadically elsewhere where -lina names are familiar. The name suits parents seeking an antique Germanic element in a smooth, internationally legible form.
Gerlina is about as rare as a name gets. In all, it appears just 5 times, across 4 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
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