What is the origin of the name Salina?

Salina is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Salina?

Salina is currently ranked #4744 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Salina?

Salina is pronounced suh-LEE-nuh.

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Salina

suh-LEE-nuh

Popularity

#4744

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

7,203

Peak Year

#385 in 1977

First Recorded

1882

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Possibly of Latin origin, relating to salt or saltworks.

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Sal Lina Sally

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Sal Lina Sally

Similar Names

Selena Sarina Sabina Celina

Personality Traits

calmpeacefulgroundednurturing

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