"maiden, girl"
Origin: Ancient Greek
Language: Greek
Corina
Pronunciation: [ k-awr-EEN-uh ]
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#2,885 Most Popular
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3 Syllables
A poetic Greek name meaning 'maiden'
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Meaning & Origin
"kore — young woman"
Origin: Greek
Language: Greek
The Story of Corina
Corina (also Corinna) derives from the ancient Greek name Korinna, from 'kore' meaning maiden or girl. Korinna was the name of a celebrated ancient Greek lyric poet from Tanagra in Boeotia, who reputedly competed with Pindar — and sometimes won. The name traveled from ancient Greece into Latin poetry (Ovid's mistress in the Amores was named Corinna) and spread throughout Europe over the centuries.
Corinna and its variants (Corina, Corinne) enjoyed their greatest American popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1940s-1970s. The Spanish variant Corina has been popular in Latin American countries. In Romania, Corina remains a moderately popular given name.
The name carries literary prestige through two famous Corinas: the ancient Greek poet Korinna of Tanagra (c. 500 BCE), and Corinna, the pseudonym of the mistress addressed in Ovid's Amores. The 1820 Madame de Staël novel 'Corinne, or Italy' also cemented the name's Romantic literary status.
Fun Facts
- Korinna of Tanagra was a famous ancient Greek poet who reportedly defeated Pindar in poetry competitions
- Ovid addressed his love poetry (the Amores) to a mistress he called Corinna
- The song 'Corinna, Corinna' has been recorded by Bob Dylan, Big Joe Turner, and many other musicians
Corina in Other Languages
Greek
Κορίννα (Korinna)
French
Corinne
German
Korinna
Italian
Corina/Corinna
Spanish
Corina
Romanian
Corina
Famous People Named Corina
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Corina Ungureanu
Athlete
1980
Romanian Olympic gymnast who competed at the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics
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Korinna of Tanagra
Writer
Ancient Greek lyric poet (c. 500 BCE) from Boeotia, known for mythological poems, reputedly defeated Pindar
C
Corinna (Ovid's mistress)
Other
The literary pseudonym of the woman addressed in Ovid's love poems, the Amores, c. 20 BCE
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #2,885
- Total SSA Count
- 57
- Cultural Origins
- Spanish Italian Romanian English German
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Cori
Cora
Rina
Pairs Well With
Corina Marie
Corina Grace
Corina Elena
Corina Rose
Corina Lucia
Corina Ann
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Frequently Asked Questions About Corina
What does the name Corina mean?
"maiden, girl" (from Ancient Greek). "kore — young woman" (from Greek). Corina (also Corinna) derives from the ancient Greek name Korinna, from 'kore' meaning maiden or girl. Korinna was the name of a celebrated ancient Greek lyric poet from Tanagra in Boeotia, who reputedly competed with Pindar — and sometimes won. The name traveled from ancient Greece into Latin poetry (Ovid's mistress in the Amores was named Corinna) and spread throughout Europe over the centuries.
What is the origin of the name Corina?
Corina has Ancient Greek, Greek, Spanish, Italian, Romanian, English, and German origins. In Ancient Greek, it means "maiden, girl". In Greek, it means "kore — young woman".
Is Corina a boy or girl name?
Corina is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Corina?
Corina is pronounced k-awr-EEN-uh.
How popular is the name Corina?
Corina is currently ranked #2885 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Corina?
Common nicknames for Corina include Cori, Cora, and Rina.
What are good middle names for Corina?
Popular middle name pairings include Corina Marie, Corina Grace, Corina Elena, Corina Rose, Corina Lucia, and Corina Ann.
What are good sibling names for Corina?
Names that pair well with Corina as siblings include Cora, Serena, Lorenzo, Marco, Elena, Isabella, and Rafael.
How many syllables does Corina have?
Corina has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Corina a common or rare name?
Corina is an uncommon name, ranked #2885 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Corina
Corina is a girl name with Spanish, Italian, Romanian, English, and German origins . The name means "maiden, girl" in Ancient Greek .
Corina is currently ranked #2,885 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Corina has 3 syllables and is pronounced k-awr-EEN-uh, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Corina include Cori, Cora, and Rina. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Corina include Corinne, Cori, Corinna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.