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Surina

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Pronounced soo-REE-nuh /suˈriː.nə/Medium

Meaning: Surina is used as a Punjabi and North Indian girls' name, generally connected to the Sanskrit sura, 'divine being; deity' (or to surya, 'sun'). In Western use it can also read as a variant of Serena, 'serene.' Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: Soft and three-beat: Surina links to the Sanskrit sura, 'divine being,' and also reads as Serena (said 'soo-REE-nuh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowSanskrit, Punjabi
MeaningSurina is used as a Punjabi and North Indian girls' name, generally connected to the Sanskrit sura, 'divine being; deity' (or to surya, 'sun'). In Western use it can also read as a variant of Serena, 'serene.' Routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#13271 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 466

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319682024

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

Surina is used in Punjabi and North Indian families, generally linked to the Sanskrit sura, 'divine being; deity,' and sometimes to surya, 'sun.' To Western ears it also reads as a variant of Serena, 'serene.' Both routes are plausible, and we note the uncertainty (said 'soo-REE-nuh').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Very rare, soft, and dual-rooted.

Did you know? Surina sits between two worlds — a Punjabi name tied to the Sanskrit sura ('divine being') and a Western-sounding cousin of Serena. Which one a family means is uncertain, which we note.
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Surina — Punjabi/Sanskrit sura link; Serena reading; routes uncertain

Variations

SureenaSerinaSurinder

Nicknames

SuriRina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Surina mean?

Surina is generally linked to the Sanskrit sura, 'divine being,' and in Western use reads as a form of Serena. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Surina?

It's said soo-REE-nuh /suˈriː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Surina a boy or girl name?

Surina is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Surina?

Surina is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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