Dinah
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Dinah is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "judged; vindicated".
About this name
Gender
Girl
Language
Hebrew
Religion
Jewish
Popularity
4 / 100
Syllables
2
Length
5 letters
Meaning
judged; vindicated
Etymology
From Hebrew דִּינָה (Dina), derived from the root ד-נ-ה meaning “to judge”.
Famous People Named Dinah
- Dinah Washington — American singer, songwriter, pianist (1924-1963)
- Dinah Shore — American singer and actress (1916-1994)
- Dinah Craik — British novelist and poet (1826–1887)
- Dinah Pfizenmaier — German tennis player
Frequently Asked Questions About Dinah
What does the name Dinah mean?
Dinah means "judged; vindicated", and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of the name Dinah?
Dinah originates from Hebrew, commonly used in Middle East.
Is Dinah a boy or girl name?
Dinah is typically used as a girl name.
What religion is the name Dinah associated with?
Dinah is associated with Jewish.
Are there famous people named Dinah?
Yes — notable people named Dinah include Dinah Washington (American singer, 1924-1963), Dinah Shore (American singer and actress, 1916-1994), Dinah Craik (British novelist and poet, 1826–1887) and Dinah Pfizenmaier (German tennis player).
Last updated: June 2026