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Dina

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Dina: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2018.

A name with biblical and global roots, Dina appears in the Old Testament as the daughter of Jacob and Leah, where her name derives from the Hebrew ‘dinah’ meaning ‘judged’ or ‘vindicated’. It also shares a form with the Arabic ‘din’ for ‘religion’ or ‘faith’, and is sometimes used as a short form of names like Bernardina or Ondina. One of its most famous bearers is American actress and socialite Dina Merrill, while British sprinter Dina Asher-Smith brought the name modern sporting fame. Though not tied to a specific place, its gentle sound and cross-cultural appeal make it a familiar yet distinctive choice across Scotland and beyond.