Rinna as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Rinna

What is the meaning of the name Rinna ?

The baby name Rinna is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RIN-ə (/ˈrɪnə/) — alternative REE-nə (/ˈriːnə/).

Rinna is English, Hebrew, Japanese in Origin.

Rinna is a feminine given name with several proposed origins. In Hebrew, it derives from rina (רִנָּה), “joyful song” or “shout of rejoicing,” via Rina/Rinah; it also echoes the biblical name Rinnah (1 Chronicles). In the Nordic sphere, Rinna functions as a diminutive or spelling variant of names ending in -riina or -rina - such as Riina, Katariina, Karoliina, or Marina - thus inheriting meanings like “pure” (from Katherine) or “of the sea” (from Marina). In Slavic usage, it parallels short forms of Ekaterina and Marina.

As an independent given name, Rinna is modern and uncommon in English-speaking countries, recorded since the late 20th century, and often chosen as a sleek elaboration of Rina with a doubled n. Noted variants and related forms include Rina, Rinah, Rinnah, Riina, Rena, and Rinnah; nicknames Rin and Rinnie. Its visibility has been helped by American actress Lisa Rinna, though in her case it is a surname.