Ina

¹ American  

[ahy-nuh] / ˈaɪ nə /

noun

1. a female given name.

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-ina ² 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 ³ American  

1. a suffix used in taxonomic names in biology.

   Euglenoidina; Nemertina.

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Etymology

Origin of -ina²

< Latin -īna, feminine of -īnus

Origin of -ina³

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

Example Sentences

Ina Garten bought the Hamptons specialty food store that became the Barefoot Contessa a year later.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

A framed photo of a scene from the 1915 film “The Wild Goose Chase,” starring Ina Claire, shows Cecil B. DeMille directing, in center.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

"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 • Nov. 30, 2025

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 • Oct. 10, 2025

I can’t tear myself away from the book A Knock at the Door by Ina Bakker Boudier.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank