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Mina

MEE-nah2 syllables
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Derived from various languages meaning 'love' or 'protector'. (Modern)

What does Mina mean?

Modern: Derived from various languages meaning 'love' or 'protector'.. Mina has roots in several languages, including Arabic, where it means 'love', and in Germanic languages, where it can mean 'protector'.

Is Mina a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Mina in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Mina in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Mina suit?

Classic
Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Mina's Secret

When Mina arrived at the Dog Hotel, the other pups whispered excitedly, 'What if she's a secret agent? Just imagine her sneaking in a chew toy laser pen!'

Like Mina? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.