Romina
ruh-MEE-nuh
Romina is a Latin and Italian feminine name derived from Roma, the Latin name for Rome. The -ina suffix is a standard Italian and Spanish diminutive, yielding “little Roman” or “woman of Rome.”
The name has been used across Italy, Spain, and Latin America for generations.
In Argentina it became widely known through actress and singer Romina Power (1951-), daughter of Tyrone Power, who had a celebrated career in Italian cinema during the 1970s.
What the name Romina means
Romina sits at its all-time SSA peak: No. 475 in 2024 with 647 births. Its presence in US records reflects the growing Hispanic community’s influence on naming trends.
The name maintains steady usage across Italian, Spanish, and Argentine communities. In Romania, Romina also carries associations with the Romanian people and homeland.
Three syllables — ro-MEE-nah — with stress on the second beat. The name has a warm, rounded sound that flows smoothly in both Romance languages and English.
Parents choosing Romina often want a name that honours Italian or Latin American heritage while remaining accessible to non-Spanish speakers in the United States.
Variants include Romana, which is used in Eastern Europe, and the masculine Romano. In Italian the diminutive form is identical to the given name, so no further shortening is typical.
US popularity over time
Numerology and symbolism
Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.
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