Taina

tie-NA; tah-ee-nah; TIE-nah

Tupi, Finnish variation of Tatiana, Russian

"morning star; secret"

Taina Origin and Meaning

The name Taina is a girl's name meaning "morning star; secret".

A pretty, multicultural choice, Taina has its origins in South America and in Europe. As a Tupi name, Taina (also written as Tainá) means "morning star" and has been a popular choice in Brazil since the 80s and 90s. As a Finnish name, it is a form of the Russian Tatiana, meaning "secret".

Pronounced as tie-NA in Brazil and as tah-ee-nah or TIE-nah in Europe, it is notably borne by singer Taina Kokkonen, actress and singer Taina Elg, influencer and dancer Tainá Costa, Brazilian footballer Tainá, and musician, poet, and activist, Taina Asili.