The baby name Somina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced SOH-MEE-nah (IPA: /ˈsoʊ.mi.nə/).
Somina is Persian in Origin.
The baby name Somina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced SOH-MEE-nah (IPA: /ˈsoʊ.mi.nə/).
Somina is Persian in Origin.
Somina is a modern feminine name with several converging roots. In South Asian contexts it is linked to Sanskrit soma, the moon and a sacred nectar, with the feminine suffix -ina yielding meanings like moonlike, soothing, or life-giving. Some modern namers also hear echoes of Latin somnium "dream," giving a poetic sense of "of dreams." As a blended form, it combines Sonia (from Sophia, "wisdom") with Mina (Germanic "protection," Persian "azure glass," or a Wilhelmina diminutive).
Attested sporadically from the late 20th century onward, Somina remains rare yet cross-cultural, appearing in South Asian, Middle Eastern, and diasporic communities. Diminutives include Somi and Mina. Spelling variants and near-forms include Soumina, Someena, Somyna, Somita, Soma, and Somya/Soumya; related names are Sonia and Samina. The name’s imagery - moonlight, dreams, and gentle strength - gives it a soft, contemporary profile with timeless symbolism.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG | 0 | #268 | 5 | 5,926 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #523 | 3 | 11,303 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #544 | 2 | 8,334 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #758 | 29 | 15,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #919 | 33 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,006 | 9 | 25,931 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MA | 0 | #1,195 | 5 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Somina is popular in 16 countries — most recent births per country:
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