Guest, stranger, or shining
Zina has multiple etymological roots. In Greek, it is often considered a diminutive of Xenia, meaning 'guest' or 'stranger'. In Russian and Slavic traditions, it is frequently a short form of Zinaida, which derives from the Greek name Zenais, meaning 'of Zeus'. It also has roots in Arabic, where it can mean 'beauty' or 'ornament'.
Less common today
Zina isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,349 in 1990.
Olympic gold medalist and Wimbledon finalist tennis player
Symbolist poet and playwright often called Zina
Musical theater composer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
