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Rufina

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Pronounced roo-FEE-nah /ruˈfi.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin Rufina, feminine of Rufinus/Rufus, 'red-haired; reddish'; borne by an early Christian saint; we note the saintLow

In 30 seconds: Red-haired; reddish: Rufina is Latin. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'roo-FEE-nah'). We note the saint.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningFrom the Latin Rufina, feminine of Rufinus/Rufus, 'red-haired; reddish'; borne by an early Christian saint; we note the saint
U.S. rank (2025)#14599 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1928
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,041

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192818922025

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

Rufina comes from the Latin Rufina, feminine of Rufinus/Rufus, 'red-haired; reddish'; borne by an early Christian saint (we note the saint). A lyrical, classic name (said 'roo-FEE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic, Italian, and Slavic families. Rare, red-haired at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Rufina means 'red-haired; reddish' in Latin (feminine of Rufus) — borne by an early Christian saint — a lyrical, classic name (we note the saint; said 'roo-FEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Rufina — Latin; saint

Variations

RufinoRufynaRovina

Nicknames

Rufi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rufina mean?

Rufina is Latin for 'red-haired; reddish' (feminine of Rufus); borne by an early saint. We note the saint.

How do you pronounce Rufina?

It's said roo-FEE-nah /ruˈfi.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rufina a boy or girl name?

Rufina is a girl's name.

How popular is Rufina?

Rufina is a very rare name in the U.S.

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