Faina
Faina is a Muslim girl name of Greek, via Russian origin, meaning “Shining, radiant”.
| Meaning | Shining, radiant |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek, via Russian |
| Pronunciation | fah-EE-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Russia, Ukraine |
Meaning and origin of Faina
Faina is a Russian name that traces back to the Greek word phaeinē, which describes something bright and radiant. It came into Russian through the Orthodox church calendar of saints and was widespread during the Soviet period. The actress Faina Ranevskaya is one well-known bearer. Although it sounds similar to Arabic names starting with Fa-, it has no Arabic root at all, which is worth knowing before choosing it.
Is Faina a Muslim name?
Faina is not a traditional Muslim name, having reached Russian from Greek through Christian saint-naming; families wanting a similar sound with Islamic roots often turn to Faiza, Fatina, Farah or Diya.
How popular is Faina?
Found mainly in Russia, Ukraine and other former Soviet countries.
Gifts with the name Faina
- Faina name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Faina baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Faina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Faina mean?
Faina means 'Shining, radiant'. It is of Greek, via Russian origin.
Is Faina a Muslim name?
Faina is not a traditional Muslim name, having reached Russian from Greek through Christian saint-naming; families wanting a similar sound with Islamic roots often turn to Faiza, Fatina, Farah or Diya.
How do you pronounce Faina?
Faina is pronounced fah-EE-nah.
Is Faina a boy or girl name?
Faina is usually a girl name.