Avelina
Avelina is a female first name.
History
The name was borrowed into the Russian language as "Авели́на" (Avelina).[1] Its diminutives include Avelinka (Авели́нка), Lina (Ли́на), and Ava (А́ва).[1]
In Latin languages, the name may have been latinized from Proto-Germanic languages.[2] It may be a diminutive of the name Avila.[2]
Notable people
- Avelina Landín (1919-1991), Mexican singer
- Avelina Mouzo Leis (1904-2017), Spanish supercentenarian
- Avelina de Fortibus, latinized name of the British Aveline de Forz, Countess of Aumale (1259-1274)
See also
- Aveline, a last name
- Evelyn (name)
- Eileen (disambiguation)
References
Notes
- ^ a b Petrovsky, p. 33
- ^ a b Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Avelina". Behind the Name. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
Sources
- Н. А. Петровский (N. A. Petrovsky). "Словарь русских личных имён" (Dictionary of Russian First Names). ООО Издательство "АСТ". Москва, 2005. ISBN 5-17-002940-3
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