Vina
Meaning: Modest, tamed
Origin: Sanskrit
Gender: Girl
Rank in Canada: #3695
Total births: 18
History: Vina peaked in early twentieth-century Canada, a Sanskrit stringed instrument name popular among South Asian-Canadian families.
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| Current rank (1923) | #418 |
| Babies named Vina in 1923 | 6 |
| Total recorded in Canada | 18 |
| Peak year | 1917 (6 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #402 |
| Years in records | 1917–1923 (3 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Vina
What does the name Vina mean?
Vina means “Modest, tamed” from Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Vina?
Vina has Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Modest, tamed”.
How popular is Vina in Canada?
Vina ranked #418 in Canada in 1923 — given to 6 babies that year.
Is Vina a boy or girl name?
Vina is predominantly a girls' name in Canada — over 90% of Vinas in registered births are female.