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GirlPronounced German /ko.ˈʁɪ.na/; English /kə.ˈɹin.ə/; English /kə.ˈɹɪn.ə/English language family

Corinna

A name of Latinized origin meaning "maiden".

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Corinna is a girl name with Latinized roots meaning "maiden".

Pronunciation: German /ko.ˈʁɪ.na/; English /kə.ˈɹin.ə/; English /kə.ˈɹɪn.ə/.

GenderGirl
OriginLatinized
Meaningmaiden
PronunciationGerman /ko.ˈʁɪ.na/; English /kə.ˈɹin.ə/; English /kə.ˈɹɪn.ə/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

Latinized form of the Greek name Κόριννα (Korinna), which was derived from κόρη ( kore ) meaning "maiden". This was the name of a Greek lyric poet of the 5th century BC. The Roman poet Ovid used it for the main female character in his book Amores. In the modern era it has been in use since the 17th century, when Robert Herrick used it in his poem Corinna's going a-Maying.

Notes and context

Usage: german, italian, english, ancient greek | Ancient Greek: Κόριννα