Rinah
Rinah is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Joyful song”.
| Meaning | Joyful song |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | רִנָּה |
| Pronunciation | ree-NAH |
| Tradition | Jewish |
| Used in | Israel, United States |
Meaning and origin of Rinah
Rinah, more often spelled Rina, is the Hebrew word for a joyful cry or song of praise, frequent in the Psalms, as in calls to sing joyfully to God. In the Bible Rinnah appears as a man's name in a genealogy of Judah, but in modern Israel it is a girl's name. In other cultures Rina can be a separate name, for example a Japanese name or a short form of Katarina.
Is Rinah a Jewish name?
Rinah draws on the vocabulary of the Psalms and Jewish liturgy, where rina means exultant song; Kabbalat Shabbat and other prayers use the word often.
How popular is Rinah?
Well known in Israel, mostly as Rina.
Gifts with the name Rinah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rinah mean?
Rinah means 'Joyful song'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Rinah a Jewish name?
Rinah draws on the vocabulary of the Psalms and Jewish liturgy, where rina means exultant song; Kabbalat Shabbat and other prayers use the word often.
How do you pronounce Rinah?
Rinah is pronounced ree-NAH.
Is Rinah a boy or girl name?
Rinah is usually a girl name.