Meaning: Form of Paulina or short form of Apollinariya
The story
Polina has more than one route: it can represent Paulina or shorten Apollinariya. Its meaning therefore depends on the family history; it should not be assigned one universal Apollo meaning.
Nicknames
- Polya
- Polinka
- Lina
Spellings & variants
- Paulina
- Pauline
- Apollinaria
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
- Modern
- Works everywhere
- Soft
Origins
Polina comes from Russian.
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