Polina
/P-OW-L-IH-N-AA/
Of Apollo, sun-bright — Polina (Russian Полина, from Greek Apollōnia 'of Apollo') is the Russian feminine form descended from the Greek sun-god name.
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Yes — Polina is a Christian girl name of Russian origin, meaning “Of Apollo, sun-bright — Polina (Russian Полина, from Greek Apollōnia 'of Apollo') is the Russian feminine form descended from the Greek sun-god name.”.
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Meaning & origin
Polina is a girl's name of Russian origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Of Apollo, sun-bright — Polina (Russian Полина, from Greek Apollōnia 'of Apollo') is the Russian feminine form descended from the Greek sun-god name." and belongs to the Light cluster — names meaning radiance, illumination, and hope.
Common among Russian, Ukrainian, European families, Polina carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Polina look like?
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See Polina's baby portrait →What does Polina's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Polina resonates in either tradition.
Polina's destiny number is 4 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Polina's full reading →
Does Polina go with your family's names?
Polina breaks into 6 sounds: /P-OW-L-IH-N-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Polina sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Polina beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Polina — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Polina
If Polina resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in Russian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Light cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Polina
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Common questions about Polina
What does the name Polina mean?
Polina means "Of Apollo, sun-bright — Polina (Russian Полина, from Greek Apollōnia 'of Apollo') is the Russian feminine form descended from the Greek sun-god name.." It is a girl name of Russian origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Polina a boy or girl name?
Polina is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Polina?
Polina is of Russian origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Russian, Ukrainian, European families.
Is Polina a Christian name?
Yes. Polina is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Russian origin.
What does Polina mean in Russian?
Polina originates from Russian, where it means "Of Apollo, sun-bright — Polina (Russian Полина, from Greek Apollōnia 'of Apollo') is the Russian feminine form descended from the Greek sun-god name.."
What are common nicknames for Polina?
Common short forms of Polina include Polya.
What is the numerology of Polina?
Polina has a Pythagorean destiny number of 4 — stability and disciplined work.
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