Faina

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Pronounced fah-EE-nuh /fɑˈiː.nə/Medium

Meaning: A Russian name from the Greek Phaeine, 'shining; radiant.' Borne in Russian tradition and by the actress Faina Ranevskaya.Low

In 30 seconds: Faina is a Russian name meaning 'shining; radiant' (said 'fah-EE-nuh'). Luminous and rare.

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Origin MediumRussian, Greek

MeaningA Russian name from the Greek Phaeine, 'shining; radiant.' Borne in Russian tradition and by the actress Faina Ranevskaya.

U.S. rank (2014)#17387 ↘ Falling

2014 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 40

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

Faina is a Russian name from the Greek Phaeine, 'shining; radiant.' It reads bright and classic in the Slavic tradition, rare in the U.S. (said 'fah-EE-nuh').

It appears rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Russian-heritage families. Rare, radiant, and classic.

Did you know? Faina comes to Russian from the Greek Phaeine, 'shining; radiant' - a luminous name carried notably by the actress Faina Ranevskaya (said 'fah-EE-nuh').

Overall data confidence 48%

References - Faina — Russian/Greek 'shining; radiant'; Phaeine

Variations

FayinaFainoFaena

Nicknames

FayaNina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Faina mean?

Faina is a Russian name from the Greek Phaeine, meaning 'shining; radiant.'

How do you pronounce Faina?

It's said fah-EE-nuh /fɑˈiː.nə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Faina a boy or girl name?

Faina is a girl's name.

How popular is Faina?

Faina is a rare name in the U.S.