The baby name Klazina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced klah-ZEE-nah (IPA: /klaˈzina/).
Klazina is Dutch in Origin.
The baby name Klazina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced klah-ZEE-nah (IPA: /klaˈzina/).
Klazina is Dutch in Origin.
Klazina is a Dutch feminine given name, a regional form of Clasina/Klasina derived from Nicolaas (Nicholas). From Greek Nikolaos (nike 'victory' + laos 'people'), it means 'victory of the people'. The z in Klazina reflects northern Dutch and Low Saxon spelling, where s and z sometimes alternated.
Found in parish and civil records from the 17th to 19th centuries, Klazina has been most common in Groningen, Drenthe, and Overijssel. The closely related Klaziena is commemorated in the Drenthe town name Klazienaveen, named for Klaziena Sluis. Variants and short forms include Clasina, Klasina, Klaziena, Klasien/Klazien, Klaasje, the Frisian Klaske, and occasional Latinate Clazina. Rarer in modern use, the name endures as a heritage choice within Dutch families and among those seeking a traditional counterpart to Nicholas.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NL | Girls | 0 | #856 | 100 | 5,933 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
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