Zina
/θina/from spelling rules
Zina is a female given name in Spanish.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /θina/.
Did you know?
- The letter 'Z' in the name 'Zina' is pronounced with a 'th' sound (/θ/) in most of Spain, but sounds like an 's' (/s/) in almost all of Latin America.
- Spanish uses a system of two surnames, meaning a woman named Zina would typically carry her father's first surname and her mother's first surname.
- While used as a name, 'Zina' is not a native Spanish word and is almost always considered a foreign name of Greek or Slavic origin.
Examples in context
- Zina es mi mejor amiga.Zina is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Zina?Do you know Zina?
- Zina vive en Madrid.Zina lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- Alejandro¿Has visto a Zina hoy?Have you seen Zina today?
- ElenaNo, no la he visto.No, I haven't seen her.
- AlejandroZina me llamó esta mañana.Zina called me this morning.
- ElenaElla siempre me sorprende.She always surprises me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
