Mina's name day is observed on several different dates around the world based on regional traditions. The date is June 25 in the USA and July 5 in Norway. November 11 marks the celebration in Bulgaria and Ukraine. Additionally, Poland celebrates Mina on November 24 and December 23, the latter date being shared with Lithuania.
Mina is an explicitly feminine name drawing origins from several major cultures, notably Germanic (as a diminutive of Wilhelmina) and Persian/Arabic. In the United States, the name has enjoyed periods of popularity, exhibiting historical use while currently experiencing a solid modern revival. The name's mood is characterized by sophisticated elegance and clear, direct strength. Mina's multiple origins allow it to carry varied meanings, such as protector or related to beautiful enamel, depending on the linguistic background. This global versatility makes it an attractive choice for contemporary parents.
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
Finland | 2 | February | Jemina, Aamu, Lumi |
Greece | 3 | February | Asimina, Malamati, Stamatis, Stamatia |
Lithuania | 12 | February | Benediktas, Deimante, Eulalija, Mantminas |
Lithuania | 31 | March | Benjeminas, Gina, Ginas, Kornelia |
Poland | 6 | April | Ada, Adam, Adamina, Celestyn, Celestyna, Diogenes, Ireneusz, Katarzyna, Świętobor, Sykstus, Wilhelm, Zachariasz |
Czechia | 7 | April | Heřman, Hermína |
Slovakia | 6 | May | Hermína |
Spain | 11 | May | Estela, Favio, Amparo, Poncio, Eudaldo, Iluminado, Anastasio |
Lithuania | 21 | May | Vaidivutis, Valentas, Vydmina |
Lithuania | 26 | May | Algimantas, Eduardas, Milvyde, Vilhelmina |
Poland | 26 | May | Beda, Filip, Marianna, Paulina, Więcemił, Wilhelmina |
Sweden | 26 | May | Vilhelmina, Vilma |
Lithuania | 14 | June | Almina, Bazilijus, Digna, Labvardas |
Lithuania | 16 | June | Benas, Julita, Jura, Tolminas |
Lithuania | 21 | June | Alicija, Aloyzas, Galminas, Vasare |
Lithuania | 27 | June | Ema, Gediminas, Norgaile, Vladas, Vladislovas |
Lithuania | 3 | July | Anatolijus, Liaudmina, Vaidilas |
Lithuania | 23 | July | Apolinaras, Brigita, Gilmina, Tarvilas |
USA | 23 | July | Roma, Roman, Romaine, Romana, Romelia, Romeo, Romina, Seymour |
Lithuania | 28 | July | Ada, Augmina, Inocentas, Vytaras |
Hungary | 3 | August | Hermina |
Hungary | 19 | September | Vilhelmina |
Lithuania | 19 | September | Girvinas, Vilhelmina, Vyte |
Lithuania | 15 | October | Domante, Gailiminas, Leonardas, Terese |
Lithuania | 18 | October | Kesmina, Liubartas, Lukas |
Lithuania | 20 | October | Adele, Adelina, Gedas, Geimina |
Poland | 25 | October | Bończa, Bonifacy, Chryzant, Daria, Inga, Kryspin, Maur, Sambor, Taras, Teodozjusz, Wilhelmina |
Lithuania | 4 | November | Eibartas, Karolis, Vaidmina |
Greece | 11 | November | Minas, Viktoros, Victor, Vic, Vincent |
Lithuania | 1 | December | Algmina, Butigeidas, Eligijus, Natalija |
Poland | 24 | December | Ada, Adam, Adamina, Adela, Ewa, Ewelin, Ewelina, Godzisława, Grzegorz, Grzymisława, Hermina, Herminia, Irma, Irmina, Zenobiusz |
USA | 24 | December | Adan, Adana, Adam, Adamina, Addison, Ava, Eva, Eve, Evelyn |
Lithuania | 30 | December | Dovydas, Gedrime, Grazvilas, Irmina, Sabinas |
Poland | 30 | December | Dawid, Dawida, Dionizy, Eugeniusz, Irmina, Katarzyna, Łazarz, Rainer, Sabin, Sewer, Uniedrog |