Ine

The female first name Ine is a variant of Ina, which is common in the Netherlands and Limburg. It represents a variation of the name Ines and means 'the holy', 'the pure', and 'the lamb'.

What does the name Ine mean?

Ine, a girl's name from the Netherlands and Limburg, is a form of Ina and traces back to the name Ines. Its meanings are 'the holy', 'the pure', and 'the lamb'. The name has its roots in the ancient Greek word hagnós ‎(ἁγνός) or agní ‎(αγνή), which means 'pure', 'chaste', 'holy', 'cleansing', 'sanctified', and 'consecrated', as well as in the Latin agnus, which means 'the lamb'. Ine can also be used as a short form for other names that end with '-ine', such as Katharine, Karoline, Kristine, Martine, and Regine. Another variant is Iny.

Where does the name Ine come from?

The name Ine has ancient Greek roots and means 'the holy'.

How do you pronounce Ine?

The pronunciation of Ine is clear and two-syllable. The name is pronounced as 'I-ne' [ˈiːnə], starting with a long, bright I sound that gently transitions into the soft N. The structure is simple and open. The final schwa '-e' provides a gentle sound ending. Ine conveys a calm and friendly impression – minimalist, Nordic, and pleasant in sound.

When is the name day of Ine?

Ine is celebrated on January 21 and March 2.

Popularity

In Germany, Ine is a rare first name. In 2023, it reached 5,633rd place on the list of the most common female first names. The name's best ranking was in 2011 at 2,438th place. Over the last ten years, Ine has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it 5,239th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,234th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ini

Famous people

• Ine Neefs (Belgian model)
• Ine Poppe (American artist)
• Ine Schäffer (Austrian athlete)
• Ine Wannijn (Belgian cyclist)