Arina
/AH-R-IY-N-AH/
Peace; a Russian form of Irina, which comes from the Greek eirene (peace), and is often explained as the older folk version.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Arina is a Christian girl name of Russian origin, meaning “Peace; a Russian form of Irina, which comes from the Greek eirene (peace), and is often explained as the older folk version.”.
Arina is a girl's name of Russian origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Peace; a Russian form of Irina, which comes from the Greek eirene (peace), and is often explained as the older folk version." and belongs to the Peace cluster — names meaning calm, serenity, and inner stillness.
Common among Russian, Ukrainian, European, Eastern European, Slavic families, Arina carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Arina
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Arina lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Arina's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Arina's saint & feast day →What does Arina's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Arina resonates in either tradition.
Arina's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Arina's full reading →
Does Arina go with your family's names?
Arina breaks into 5 sounds: /AH-R-IY-N-AH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Arina sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Arina beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Arina — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Arina
If Arina resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in Russian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Peace cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Arina
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Common questions about Arina
What does the name Arina mean?
Arina means "Peace; a Russian form of Irina, which comes from the Greek eirene (peace), and is often explained as the older folk version.." It is a girl name of Russian origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Arina a boy or girl name?
Arina is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Arina?
Arina is of Russian origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Russian, Ukrainian, European families.
Is Arina a Christian name?
Yes. Arina is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Russian origin.
What does Arina mean in Russian?
Arina originates from Russian, where it means "Peace; a Russian form of Irina, which comes from the Greek eirene (peace), and is often explained as the older folk version.."
What are common nicknames for Arina?
Common short forms of Arina include Arisha, Ari.
What is the numerology of Arina?
Arina has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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