Nineta
n(i)-ne-ta
Origin:British
Meaning:Little Nina; Little girl; Little Antonina; Little Giannina
Nineta is a feminine name that may come from a variety of origins. It can be a spin on the French Ninette, which means “little Nina.” It may also come from the Spanish word niña and the Spanish suffix -eta, which creates the meaning “little girl.” Thanks to the name’s connections to the English Nina, Nineta can also mean “little Antonina” or “little Giannina.” A title like Nineta can be a lovely way to always connect baby to their adorable start to life.
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Behind the Name, Ninetta (1)(2), February 2023
Behind the Name, Ninette, October 2011
WordSense Dictionary, niña
WordSense Dictionary, -eta (Spanish)
WordSense Dictionary, -ete (Spanish)
WordSense Dictionary, Nina
Behind the Name, Nina (2), December 2024
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