Brina

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Pronounced BREE-nuh /ˈbriː.nə/Medium

Meaning: Brina serves as a short form of Sabrina (the legendary river name of the Severn) and stands alone as a Slovene and Slavic name, variously linked to a root for 'protection' and to the juniper, brin. The routes run more than one way, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Short and green: Brina clips Sabrina and stands alone as a Slavic name tied to the juniper (said 'BREE-nuh').

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Origin LowSlovene, English

MeaningBrina serves as a short form of Sabrina (the legendary river name of the Severn) and stands alone as a Slovene and Slavic name, variously linked to a root for 'protection' and to the juniper, brin. The routes run more than one way, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13726 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1996

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,361

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Brina works two ways: as a trim short form of Sabrina, the legendary name of the river Severn, and as a Slovene and Slavic name of its own, linked to brin, the juniper, and to a root for 'protection.' The routes run more than one way, which we note (said 'BREE-nuh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely. Rare, soft, and quietly nature-flavored.

Did you know? In Slovene, brin is the juniper — so Brina reads as a quiet nature name there, while in English it clips Sabrina, the old name of the river Severn (said 'BREE-nuh').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Brina — Short form of Sabrina; Slovene brin 'juniper'; routes vary

Variations

SabrinaBrinnaBreena

Nicknames

BriNina

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If you like Brina…

Sabrina— the longer name it clips

Brenna— a like soft two-beat pick

Nina— a similar gentle sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brina mean?

Brina is a short form of Sabrina and, in Slovene use, a name linked to brin, the juniper, and to a root for 'protection'; routes run more than one way, which we note.

How do you pronounce Brina?

It's said BREE-nuh /ˈbriː.nə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Brina a boy or girl name?

Brina is a girl's name.

How popular is Brina?

Brina is rare in the U.S. and better known in Slovenia and nearby.