What does Minna mean?
Minna means “Love, mother”. It is a girl name of Arabic origin, listed under the Christian faith in our collection.
In Urdu the meaning is given as تحفہ؛ اچھا اور اچھا کام.
Translated forms of the name: مننا.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Arabic – see more Arabic names.
- Gender: Girl – browse girl names.
- Faith: Christian
- Popularity: ranked #3297 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Minna has 5 letters and 2 syllables, made of 2 vowels and 3 consonants (4 different letters). Its sound is best described as: open, flowing ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Minna with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
6Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): M=13 + I=9 + N=14 + N=14 + A=1 = 51. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 5 + 1 = 6. Result: 6.
Favorite colour
IndigoThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Minna has lucky number 6, so the colour is Indigo.
Star sign
AriesOnly the first letter counts (M). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Minna
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Minna. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Minna
Partner names that match Minna by origin, faith, length and sound (Boy names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Minna + Zain = Minin · Minna + Hans = Minns · Minna + Ahmed = Mined · Minna + Elias = Minas
Sibling names for Minna
Names that sit well next to Minna: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Minna
If Minna is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Minna (love, mother).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Minna mean?
Minna means “Love, mother” and is of Arabic origin.
What is the origin of Minna?
In our collection Minna is listed as a name of Arabic origin, associated with the Christian faith.
Is Minna a boy or a girl name?
Minna is listed as a girl name.
What is the lucky number for Minna?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Minna is 6, with the star sign Aries. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Minna?
Minna has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Minna?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Minna include Mi, Min, Minn, Nna, Miny, Minie.
Which names have a similar meaning to Minna?
Names with a related meaning include Love, Lovely, Lovelie, Lovejoy, Lovette, Lovelace.