The baby name Ninella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced nee-NEL-ah (Italian: [niˈnɛl.la], IPA: /niˈnɛlla/).
The baby name Ninella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced nee-NEL-ah (Italian: [niˈnɛl.la], IPA: /niˈnɛlla/).
Ninella is in Origin.
Ninella is a Romance diminutive formed with the affectionate suffix -ella, used as an elaboration of Nina and related forms such as Antonina and Giannina. It appears in Italian records from the late nineteenth century and spread modestly through the Italian diaspora; occasional use in Slavic-speaking countries reflects its status as a tender extension of Nina/Antonina. The name remains rare, valued for its lilting rhythm and Old-World charm while feeling intuitive to speakers of Italian, Spanish, and other Romance languages.
As a meaning, Ninella is "little Nina," inheriting several possible roots: Spanish niña "little girl"; Quechua nina "fire"; and, when derived from Annina/Giannina, the Hebrew Hannah "grace." Related and variant forms include Ninelle (French), Ninela (Slavic), Ninetta/Ninette, and Nineta; longer connections include Antonina, Giannina, and Annina. Common nicknames are Nina, Nini, Nella, and Ella.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #534 | 3 | 6,731 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,399 | 48 | 9,415 |
Ninella is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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