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Faina

FAH-ee-nah

Letters

5

Syllables

3

Origin

Russian

Total Births

40

Peak Year

#7 in 2003

First Recorded

1995

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Faina is of Russian origin, meaning "shining" or "bright."

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Faina Ranevskaya

    Soviet and Russian stage and film actress.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

BrightIntelligentCheerfulIndependent

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