Minna
Traditionally a female name, the meaning of Minna is ‘courtly love’. In the Arabic language, the name means ‘gift’, ‘good and kind deed’ or 'charity'. However, in Japanese, the word ‘minna’ is a casual way of saying ‘everyone’. It is mostly used in daily conversations with people between friends. Minna is also a Muslim name, the meaning of which is ‘Sea Port’, which is a place near Makkah. In the Hebrew language, this name means ‘to count’. In the ancient Hebrew period, Minna was a basic standard unit of weight, where the sacred Minna was equal to 60 shekels. According to the Islamic religion, Minna means the ‘land of love', 'struggle' or 'martyrdom’. It was the land where people made their promises to God. ‘Beautiful’, ‘elegant’, ‘graceful’ and ‘delicate’ are other meanings for this name when translated in Korean. The Coptic language is one which is taken from the ancient Egyptian language. In Coptic, the name refers to a person who is 'steadfast', 'committed', 'unrelenting' or 'determined'. Minna, also known as Menes, was a legendary Egyptian ruler and the first Pharoah of Egypt.
Gender
Girl
Origin
German, diminutive of Wilhelmina
Numerology
M is for munificent, for you are extremely liberal in giving.
I is for instill, the lesson of life.
N is for neatness, your orderly way.
N is for nice, need I say more?
A is for able, for you surely are.
Lucky
Minna lucky number is 6.
Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.
Famous People Named Minna
- Christiane Friederike Wilhelmine "Minna (Minchen)" Herzlieb German foster,daughter of publisher Karl Ernst Friedrich Frommann and muse of Goethe
- Minna Canth (born Ulrika Wilhelmina Johnsson) Finnish playwright
- Minna Lachs Austrian educator and memoirist
- Minna Kottke daughter of internet pioneers Jason Kottke and Meg Hourihan
Minna in Pop Culture
- Minna Hakkinen former Prime Minister of Finland on TV series Veep
