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Terina

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How to Pronounce Terina

Pronounced tuh-REE-nuh /təˈriː.nə/Medium

Meaning: Terina reads as a coinage built on Terri, from Teresa, with the flowing -ina ending, or as a clip of Katerina, the Greek form of Katherine, 'pure.' Either way it is a smooth mid-century-into-modern creation with a familiar sound.Low

In 30 seconds: Terina joins a Terri sound to the graceful -ina ending (said 'tuh-REE-nuh'). A coinage that peaked around 1969.

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Origin LowEnglish, Greek

MeaningTerina reads as a coinage built on Terri, from Teresa, with the flowing -ina ending, or as a clip of Katerina, the Greek form of Katherine, 'pure.' Either way it is a smooth mid-century-into-modern creation with a familiar sound.

U.S. rank (2011)#19355 ↘ Falling

2011 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1969

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,148

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

Terina is a coinage on Terri, from Teresa, with the -ina ending, or a short form of Katerina. It appeared in American use from mid-century and peaked around 1969, always uncommon.

A Terina from the peak is now in her late fifties. It reads as of its moment and has not revived, but its smooth three beats and familiar sound keep it easy to wear beside names like Sabrina.

Did you know? Terina shares the airy -ina music of Sabrina, Marina and Katerina — the flowing endings that gave late-1960s girls a soft, feminine finish.

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Terina — Coinage from Terri, or short for Katerina

Variations

TereenaTerenaKaterina

Nicknames

TeriRina

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Tichina— the same modern feel

Tasheena— shares the -na ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Terina mean?

Terina is a coinage on Terri, from Teresa, or a short form of Katerina.

How do you pronounce Terina?

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

Is Terina a boy or girl name?

Terina is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Terina?

Terina was an uncommon coinage that had its small peak around nineteen-sixty-nine.