Dina: meaning of the Hebrew name
דִּינָה
Pronounced DEE-na
Meaning of Dina
From din, justice and judgment. Dina was the daughter of Jacob and Leah, the only sister among the twelve tribes.
And afterwards she bore a daughter, and called her name Dinah.
וְאַחַר יָלְדָה בַּת וַתִּקְרָא אֶת־שְׁמָהּ דִּינָה׃
Dina in Hebrew
Dina is written דינה in Hebrew (with vowel points: דִּינָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- דDalet
- יYod
- נNun
- הHe
Gematria value: 69 (Dalet 4 + Yod 10 + Nun 50 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningjudgment
- PronunciationDEE-na
- Hebrewדינה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Dina was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Dina
What does the name Dina mean?
From din, justice and judgment. Dina was the daughter of Jacob and Leah, the only sister among the twelve tribes.
How do you pronounce Dina?
Dina is pronounced DEE-na in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Dina in Hebrew?
Dina is written דינה in Hebrew (with vowel points: דִּינָה).
Is Dina a biblical name?
Yes. Dina appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 30:21.
What is the gematria of Dina?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling דינה adds up to 69 (Dalet 4 + Yod 10 + Nun 50 + He 5).
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