Arinna
ah-REE-nah
Arinna is a girl’s name of Turkish origin, meaning “Arinna was the name of the Hittite sun goddess. Her name likely originates from an ancient Anatolian language.”, and peaked in popularity in 2012.
What Arinna Means
“Arinna was the name of the Hittite sun goddess. Her name likely originates from an ancient Anatolian language.”
The Story of Arinna
Before recorded time, a goddess held the very sun in her name, her power shining through millennia.
Arinna was the supreme sun goddess of the Hittites, an ancient Anatolian civilization that flourished in Bronze Age Turkey. Her name likely stems from an ancient local dialect, carrying the warmth and light of the region. She was worshiped across the vast Hittite empire, a central figure in their religious practices.
Imagine a daughter who embodies this ancient solar power, a radiant spirit that warms your world. This name is for your child, a being you envision will be independent, powerful, and generous with her light.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#6 in 2012
Total Births
23
First Recorded
2002
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