Dinah: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“judged; vindicated”

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ڈینا

דינה

Dinah (ڈینا, Hebrew דינה) is a Christian girl’s name that means “judged; vindicated”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Dinah.

Dinah at a glance

Meaning: judged; vindicated
Gender: Girl
Origin: Hebrew
Faith: Christian
Say it: dy-nuh
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: D · ڈ

Meaning of Dinah

In English: judged; vindicated
اردو میں معنی: انصاف کیا گیا

Origin and history of Dinah

From Hebrew Dinah, from din, judgement, meaning 'judged'.

Base wordHebrew Dinah, from din, judgement

How to say and write Dinah

Say it: dy-nuh2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Dinah
Urdu: ڈینا
Original script: דינה
Other spellings: Dina
Known bearer: Dinah, daughter of Jacob
Themes: Virtue

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Questions about the name Dinah

What does the name Dinah mean?

Dinah means “judged; vindicated”. In Urdu: انصاف کیا گیا. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

Is Dinah a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Dinah is a girl’s name.

Is Dinah a Christian name?

Yes. Dinah is used by Christian families. It is of Hebrew origin. From Hebrew Dinah, from din, judgement, meaning 'judged'.

How do you pronounce Dinah?

Say it “dy-nuh”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Dinah in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Dinah is written ڈینا. In its original script: דינה.

What are other spellings of Dinah?

Dinah is also spelled Dina.

Who is a famous person named Dinah?

Dinah, daughter of Jacob

Is the meaning of Dinah verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.