Nina (French)
Where does "Nina" come from?
The French given name 'Nina' is associated with 'Ninette' and 'Ninon', which serve as French pet forms of 'Jeannine' and 'Jeanne'[1].
Open questions
- The precise historical connection between Nina and the pet forms Ninette and Ninon is an association rather than a strictly documented derivation. [1]
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Updated October 2026
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