Minna

The female first name Minna is a particularly popular short form of the name Wilhelmina, which is derived from Wilhelm.

What does the name Minna mean?

The female first name Minna is a particularly popular short form of the name Wilhelmina, which is derived from Wilhelm. Translated, the name means 'the strong-willed protector'. Its roots lie in the two Old High German name components willio for 'the will', 'the determination', 'the desire' and helm for 'the helmet', 'the covering', 'the protection'. Minna is also used as a nickname for 'the love', in reference to the Middle High German term minne. Sometimes, the name is also used as a short form of Hermina (from Hermann, 'the warrior', 'the army woman'). Interpretations from other countries: Persian straw flower (dried flower) or heaven Turkish/Kurdish: flower Korean beautiful butterfly Thai March Arabic given by God Japanese all Afghan (Pashtu) wine jug or love Elvish first child Other variants include Minne, Mine, Mina, and Minnie. The name became known through the poet Gotthold Ephraim Lessing and his comedy 'Minna von Barnhelm'.

Where does the name Minna come from?

Etymology Minna is a female first name of Old High German and Middle High German origin with the meaning 'the strong-willed protector'. Old High German Middle High German

How do you pronounce Minna?

Sound & pronunciation of Minna: The name Minna is two syllables and rhythmically closed. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Min-na' [ˈmɪna], with the doubling of the 'n' providing a compact middle. The open ending syllable gives the name a wide sound. Minna sounds friendly and down-to-earth - traditional, clear, and present.

When is the name day of Minna?

The name day of Minna is January 6, April 6, May 21, May 28, July 2, and September 19.

Popularity

The female first name Minna has been regularly represented in Germany since the late 19th century and initially ranged mostly between the top 50 and top 20. Particularly towards the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, Minna was able to work its way further forward and reached its historical peak at rank 19. Thus, Minna was one of the well-established first names in Germany for a longer period, without breaking into the absolute top group.

Nicknames & pet names

Mi / Michen / Min / Minchen / Mini / Minnie / Minns / Minsi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Karoline Minna Höhn (German actress)
• Minna Aaltonen (Finnish actress)
• Minna Alken-Minor (German opera singer)
• Minna Atherton (Australian swimmer)
• Minna Barnay (German actress)
• Minna Beckmann-Tube (painter)
• Minna Burgarth (German writer)
• Minna Canth (writer from Finland)
• Minna Cauer (educator, activist in the radical wing of the bourgeois women's movement)
• Minna Citron (American artist)
• Minna Gombell (American actress)
• Minna Grey (English actress)
• Minna Kleeberg (German poet)
• Minna Lachs (writer from Austria)
• Minna Lehtola (Finnish fencer)
• Minna Meriluoto (Finnish footballer)
• Minna Nanitz (opera singer from Germany)
• Minna Niebour (writer from Germany)
• Minna Nieminen (rower from Finland)
• Minna Nikkanen (Finnish pole vaulter)