Veena

Veena is a feminine name form that is considered an English variant of the name Vina. Translated, this name means 'the Indian lute', a traditional instrument from India that bears similarities to the sitar.

What does the name Veena mean?

The name Veena, in its feminine form, represents an English spelling of the name Vina. Its translation is 'the Indian lute', which refers to an Indian string instrument similar to the sitar. The origin of the name lies in the Sanskrit word vī́ṇā (वीणा), which stands for 'Indian lute'.

Where does the name Veena come from?

The etymology of Veena traces back to the Sanskrit language and means 'the Indian lute'. The Sanskrit term vī́ṇā (वीणा) describes a string instrument. The name is common in English, Hindi, and Indian languages.

How do you pronounce Veena?

Veena is pronounced like 'Wina'.

Popularity

In Germany, Veena is a rather rare first name. In 2018, it ranked 4,078th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2010 at rank 2,348. Over the last ten years, Veena has been used as a first name less than 10 times, placing it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 8,440th.

Famous people

• Veena (Bishamonten) (goddess from Noragami)
• Veena Kuppayyar (Indian composer)
• Veena Malik (Pakistani actress)
• Veena Sahasrabuddhe (singer from the USA)
• Veena Sood (Kenyan actress)
• Veena Talwar Oldenburg (historian from America)
• Veena Verma (poet from India)