Nina (en. Nina)

/ni.na/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A name or term used to refer to girls or females.
Call her Nina, because she is the youngest member of the family.
Tawagin mo siyang Nina, dahil siya ang pinakabatang miyembro ng pamilya.
Also used as a term of respect or affection for young girls.
She is your godmother and she is important in your life.
Siya ang ninang ninyo at mahalaga siya sa inyong buhay.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'niña', meaning 'child' or 'girl'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Nina, come here.
Nina, come here.
Nina, halika rito.

Related Words

ninang
A woman who has a role in baptism or in the ceremonies of caring for children.
ninang
ninong
A man who has a role in baptism or in the ceremonies of caring for children.
ninong

Slang Meanings

Sometimes used to refer to friends or a group.
Let's hang out, guys! Let's go have fun!
Sama-sama tayo, nina! Tara na bisyo!
Can be a term for girls, like 'sisters'.
Girls, let's go shopping!
Nina, tara mag-shopping tayo!
Can be used for people you've known for a long time.
Hey, guys, we haven't seen each other in a while!
Hey, nina, matagal na tayong hindi nagkita!