Nina

[ nee-nuh, nahy- ]

/ ˈni nə, ˈnaɪ- /

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noun

a female given name, Russian form of Anna.

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Other definitions for Nina (2 of 3)

niña

[ nee-nyah ]

/ ˈni nyɑ /

noun, plural ni·ñas

[nee-nyahs]. /ˈni nyɑs/. Spanish.

girl; child.

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Niña

[ neen-yuh, nee-nuh; Spanish nee-nyah ]

/ ˈnin yə, ˈni nə; Spanish ˈni nyɑ /

noun

one of the three ships under the command of Columbus when he made his first voyage of discovery to America in 1492.

How to use Nina in a sentence

You can see that with Nina, definitely, in the first few episodes.
Eliza Coupe Finds Her ‘Happy Ending’ With ‘Benched’|Kevin Fallon|October 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In some cases, such as those of Dallas nurses Nina Pham and Amber Vinson, the body figures out how to fight back.
Blood Is Ebola’s Weapon and Weakness|Abby Haglage|October 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Like Nina Pham, she is a heroic person—a person who has dedicated her life to helping others,” he told a press conference.
Ebola Nurses Are As Brave As Soldiers|Michael Daly|October 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Get a Piece of Houdini Before He Disappears By Nina Strochlic A death-defying magical box.
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In 2003 Nina Clarkin, a British player, became the first woman to play on a team that won the Veuve Cliquot Gold Cup.
Breaking Polo's Grass Ceiling|Keli Goff|August 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This insect is of Godart's fifth size, and comes very near to his Pieris nina.
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The improbability of it struck Nina as she went to and fro in the inner room, preparing their supper.
The Creators|May Sinclair
He said something inaudible to Nina and went out of the room with a light, energetic stride.
The Creators|May Sinclair
And Nina, with her murkiness, was manifestly in love with this spiritual, this mystical young man.
The Creators|May Sinclair
He noticed that she and Nina talked in low, rapid voices, as if they feared that at any moment the old man might awake.
The Creators|May Sinclair

British Dictionary definitions for Nina

Niña

/ (ˈniːnə, Spanish ˈniɲa) /

noun

the Niña one of the three ships commanded by Columbus in 1492

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