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'.
About 15 girls were named Zina in 2025.
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).
