Greek/Russian · Girl name
Faina
“shining”
About the name Faina
Faina is a Russian name of Greek origin, from Phaeine, related to phaeinos, shining. It entered Russian use through the Orthodox calendar of saints. The best-known bearer is Faina Ranevskaya, a Soviet actress of stage and screen famous for her sharp wit, many of whose sayings became proverbial in Russia. She is remembered for roles in films such as Cinderella and Spring.
- Meaning
- shining
- Origin
- Greek/Russian
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- FYE-nah(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Faina
- Faina Elena
- Faina Sofia
- Faina Maria
- Faina Tatiana
- Faina Irina
Questions about Faina
- What does Faina mean?
- Faina is a Greek name meaning "shining".
- How do you pronounce Faina?
- Faina is pronounced FYE-nah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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