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Meaning & History
Corina is a Romanian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Corinna, as well as a German variant.
Etymology
The name ultimately derives from the Greek name Κόριννα (Korinna), which comes from κόρη (kore), meaning "maiden." This same root appears in the Greek mythological figure Kore, another name for the goddess Persephone.Historical and Literary Bearers
The name was borne by the 5th-century BC Greek lyric poet Korinna, who was said to have competed with the poet Pindar. In Roman times, Ovid used the name Corinna for the beloved in his collection Amores. During the 17th century, English poet Robert Herrick popularized the name in his poem Corinna's going a-Maying. Variants and diminutives include Cora and Kora in German, Corine and Corinne in French, and Kora in German. Notable bearers include the Argentine politician Corina Rodríguez López, and the Belgian pop singer Corina Braemt.- Meaning: "maiden" (from Greek kore)
- Origin: Greek, via Latinized Corinna
- Type: Given name (female)
- Usage Regions: German, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish
Related Names
Sources: Wikipedia — Corina