Elmina

Elmina is a short form of Wilhelmine and is used in both German and Dutch. The name stands for "the strong-willed protector."

What does the name Elmina mean?

Elmina is derived from Wilhelmine, a feminine form of the name Wilhelm. The meaning of the name is "the strong-willed protector." It consists of the Old High German elements willio, meaning "will" or "determination," and helm, meaning "protection" or "covering." Furthermore, Elmina is also the name of a flower that grows on Mount Mina. In Arabic, the name is associated with "the harbor," derived from the term "el-mina." Another variant is Elmine.

Where does the name Elmina come from?

The name Elmina has its roots in Old High German and means "the strong-willed protector." It is common in the German and Dutch languages.

How do you pronounce Elmina?

The pronunciation of Elmina is three syllables and sounds soft and harmonious. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "El-mi-na" [ɛlˈmiːna]. It begins with an open "El," which radiates calmness. The stressed middle syllable with a long "i" brings brightness to the sound, while the open ending "-na" creates a melodic finish. This gives Elmina a feminine, modern, and present aura - gentle in flow and clear in expression.

Popularity

In Germany, Elmina is a relatively common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th among the most popular female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2020 at 1,427th place. In the last ten years, Elmina has been given about 80 times, which places it 2,806th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,147th.

Nicknames & pet names

Eli / Ina / Mina / Minchen / Mini / Nana

Similar first names

Famous people

• Elmina Moissan (Chilean painter)