Dinah

Girl's name

Dinah is a Hebrew name meaning "judged" or "vindicated." It is derived from the biblical character Dinah, the daughter of Jacob and Leah.

Meaning Noble, delicate
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 38
Peak year 1955

Appears In These Collections

Biblical

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Dinah Washington - Jazz singer known for "What a Diff'rence a Day Makes."
  • Dinah Shore - Singer and TV personality, hosted "The Dinah Shore Show."
  • Dinah Manoff - Actress known for "Grease" and "Empty Nest."
  • Dinah Sheridan - British actress in "The Railway Children."
  • Dinah Mattingly - Wife of basketball legend Larry Bird.
  • Dinah Jefferies - Author of historical fiction novels.
  • Dinah Lee - New Zealand pop singer in the 1960s.

Sisters for Dinah

Girl names closely related to Dinah

Dorian Sarita Candida Laticia Gladys Stephaine Eugenia Beatrice

Brothers for Dinah

Boy names closely related to Dinah

Cliff Nicky Moses Edmond Noel Nate Anson Benny

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Dinah

Adina Dena Deneen Dina

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