-ina

¹ American  

1. a suffix used in the formation of nouns of various types, especially female proper names, musical instruments, compositions, etc..

   Wilhelmina; sonatina.

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-ina ² American  

1. a suffix used in taxonomic names in biology.

   Euglenoidina; Nemertina.

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Ina ³ American  

[ahy-nuh] / ˈaɪ nə /

noun

1. a female given name.

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Etymology

Origin of -ina¹

< Latin -īna, feminine of -īnus

Origin of -ina²

< New Latin, neuter plural of Latin -īnus or Greek -inos; -in ¹, -ine ¹

Example Sentences

A team led by Ina Bergheim from the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Vienna has shown for the first time that monocytes, a group of important immune cells found in the bloodstream, react more intensely to bacterial toxins after people consume fructose -- and this reaction is harmful rather than protective.

From Science Daily

"The concentration of receptors for such toxins in the body increased, which means that the inflammatory response increased," explains study leader Ina Bergheim from the University of Vienna.

From Science Daily

One recent day off, I had a few empty hours and decided I would fill them by trying to have some true fun making a sauce that tasted like fall to me — the way Marcella Hazan’s tomato sauce, or Ina Garten’s garden pasta, feel emblematic of July down to my sun-baked bones.

From Salon

If you’re a longtime fan of “Barefoot Contessa,” you’re probably well-acquainted with Ina Garten’s signature and iconic catchphrase: “How easy is that?”

From Salon

Curator Ina Puri notes a resurgence in India's art scene, driven by growing recognition of Indian artists and increased investment in spaces for public engagement.

From BBC