Дарина

Darina

girlSlavic

Darina is a girl name of Slavic origin, meaning “Gift”.

MeaningGift
GenderGirl
OriginSlavic
Written asДарина
Pronunciationdah-REE-nah
TraditionModern & Classic
Used inBulgaria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Russia

Meaning and origin of Darina

Darina comes from the Slavic dar, gift, and means 'a gift', in the sense of a child given to the family. The gloss 'fertile' found in some lists has no basis. The name is used in Bulgaria, Slovakia, Russia and Ukraine, where it is sometimes treated as a form of Daria. In Ireland Darina is a separate name, an anglicised form of the Irish Dairine.

Is Darina a religious name?

Darina is a traditional Slavic name without religious content.

How popular is Darina?

Moderately common in Bulgaria and Slovakia.

Gifts with the name Darina

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Spellings and variants of Darina

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Darina mean?

Darina means 'Gift'. It is of Slavic origin.

Does Darina have a religious meaning?

Darina is a traditional Slavic name without religious content.

How do you pronounce Darina?

Darina is pronounced dah-REE-nah.

Is Darina a boy or girl name?

Darina is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.