Petrina
Pronunciation: [ p-ehtr-EEN-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Petrina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,635 babies have been named Petrina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Petrina is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,736 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,736
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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West African origin
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About the Name Petrina
Petrina is a girl name .
Petrina is currently ranked #13,736 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Petrina include Pet, Petr, Petry, Petrie, Ina, Inay, Inaie, Pey, Peie, and Petkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Petrina include Petra, Petrona . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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