-ina

¹

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

   Wilhelmina; sonatina.

-ina

²

1. a suffix used in taxonomic names in biology.

   Euglenoidina; Nemertina.

Ina

³

[ahy-nuh]

noun

1. a female given name.

Word History and Origins

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

Led by Bass and staffed by scientists, researchers, engineers, and people from many other disciplines, the INA has been a leading force in underwater archaeology.

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To solve what amounted to one of history’s greatest jigsaw puzzles, the INA put together a team of Turkish and American archaeology students and put them to work.

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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.

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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?”

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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.

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