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Mina as a masculine name has diverse origins depending on cultural context. In Persian culture, it means 'blue crystal' or can refer to heaven. In Japanese usage, it can mean 'south' or 'everyone,' while in Hebrew it's a shortened form of Benjamin or names containing 'min.' The name also appears in Egyptian contexts, derived from the name of a legendary king. While Mina is more commonly recognized as a feminine name internationally, its masculine usage is established in Persian, Egyptian, and Japanese traditions. The name's brevity and melodic quality contribute to its appeal across cultures. Mina has seen modest but steady usage as a masculine name in countries including Iran, Egypt, and Japan, where it's valued for its traditional roots and pleasant sound.

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The name Mina peaked for boys at #2914 in 1987. The name is most popular in MINA, MINA, and MINA. Mina is also used for girls, ranking #597 in 2025.

The name Mina is a girl's name of German, Scottish, Polish origin meaning "resolute protection".

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Most famous as a Dracula victim (where Mina is short for Wilhelmina), Mina is a name that can stand on its own or be a diminutive of any name ending in -mina, most usually Wilhelmina.
This Old World German nickname name was popular in the US in the 19th century, then dropped from sight after World War II along with many other German names. That's turned around in the last 20 years, and Mina is now heading up the charts again.
Mina is also a nickname name that has its own nickname, Minka, used in many European countries and occasionally in the US, though usually identified as Polish.
Mina Loy was a modernist artist and writer who associated with the likes of T.S. Eliot, Ezra Pound, and Gertrude Stein.

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The name Mina is currently ranked #597 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #175 in 1880. The name is most popular in MINA, MINA, and MINA. Mina is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

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