Polina (given name)
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Russian |
| Region of origin | Russia |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Polly |
Polina is a Russian feminine given name. It is sometimes a short form of the name Appolinaria, a feminine form of the ancient Greek name Appollinaris, a name derived from the god Apollo.[1][2] Appollinaris is the name of several ancient Christian saints.
Polina could also be seen as a variant spelling of the name Paulina, a feminine form of the name Paul. Polina was the second most popular name given to baby girls born in Moscow, Russia in 2007.[3]
Notable people with this name
- Polina Astakhova – a Soviet/Ukrainian gymnast
- Polina Edmunds – a U.S. figure skater
- Polina Gagarina – a Russian singer
- Polina Kouklina – a Russian fashion model
- Polina Misailidou – a Greek singer
- Polina Semionova – a classical ballet dancer
- Polina Shelepen – Russian figure skater
- Polina Zakaluzny – Israeli rhythmic gymnast
Notes
- ^ 20000-names.com
- ^ Behind the Name
- ^ MN Weekly (Russia) Moscow News Weekly Retrieved on May 18, 2008