Polina
/poh-LEE-nah/ Slavic Female
Meaning & Origin
Polina is a Slavic name meaning "Small; humble". The name is primarily considered to be of Greek origin, derived from Apollonia. Alternatively, it's considered a Russian diminutive of Paulina (Latin: Paulus, 'small' or 'humble').
Quick Facts
Language Slavic
Gender Female
Phonetic poh-LEE-nah
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as poh-LEE-nah. Keep the original Slavic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Polina
- · Polina Gagarina - Singer
- · Polina Edmunds - Figure Skater
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