What do you think about Dina?

amother

OP ↓

Sun, Jul 14 2024, 7:53 am

Do you think the name had a negative vibe because of the story of Dina? Where can I read more about Dina as a biblical woman?

I want to use the name because I don’t think it was so overused in the recent years but the story is holding me back…
Are there any prominent figures named Dina? Or do you have a Dina who is an absolute delight? Let me know😀

amother

Bluebonnet ↓

Sun, Jul 14 2024, 8:04 am

Its cute. My middle name. Spelled deena is nicer imo

amother

Ginger

Sun, Jul 14 2024, 9:01 am

Dina is a prominent positive figure!
It is told that the reason the whole story happened is because she didn't marry Eisav, as she was such a Tzdeket and could've transformed him!!

amother

Ecru

Sun, Jul 14 2024, 9:14 am

I know 3 Dina's and they all have difficult lives
Confused

Just an observation I noticed recently

amother

Geranium

Sun, Jul 14 2024, 9:38 am

We liked the name a rav told us it’s a very strong name and better to skip it..

amother

Stonewash

Sun, Jul 14 2024, 9:47 am

Nechama Dena is a common combo. Lubavitch Rebbitzen.
I think the sound of Dena/Deena/Dina is really sweet. I know a few, and I love how it sounds.
That being said, the root of Din, judgement, is something pretty strong. I know some who are named that because they were born around Yamim Noraim.
I’d probably opt to make it a double-barreled combo.

amother

↑ OP ↓

Sun, Jul 14 2024, 9:52 am

amother Stonewash wrote:

I would like to soften it with a middle name with a positive meaning

Busybee5

Sun, Jul 14 2024, 9:58 am

amother Ecru wrote:

I know 3 Dina's and they all have difficult lives
Confused

Just an observation I noticed recently

I know 2 who have great lives. You'll always find common names like that. I love the name Dina!

amother

Eggplant

Sun, Jul 14 2024, 10:03 am

I have a deceased relative named Dina and I would love to name after her! I heard rabbi yy jacobson say that Dina is from lashon din but in a positive way, that it’s the attribute of judging what’s proper and correct and setting appropriate boundaries.

amother

↑ Bluebonnet

Sun, Jul 14 2024, 10:04 am

amother OP wrote:

I would like to soften it with a middle name with a positive meaning

Deena bracha goes really well together. So pretty

amother

Lilac

Sun, Jul 14 2024, 10:18 am

So funny. I’m due with a girl soon iyH. I like the name Dina but had the same feeling, it’s the first association in my mind.

amother

↑ OP ↓

Sun, Jul 14 2024, 10:21 am

amother Lilac wrote:

So funny. I’m due with a girl soon iyH. I like the name Dina but had the same feeling, it’s the first association in my mind.

I think if I manage to meet a big rebetzen for a bracha IYH, I will ask her opinion.

amother

Orchid

Sun, Jul 14 2024, 10:32 am

There’s a beautiful sicha by the Lubavitcher rebbe all about the story of Dina and it completely transforms the way we usually think about it.

https://www.chabad.org/therebb.....y.htm

amother

Cobalt

Sun, Jul 14 2024, 10:50 am

If it’s just the sound that you like, how about Adina instead? Different meaning but similar sound.

amother

↑ OP ↓

Sun, Jul 14 2024, 10:57 am

amother Cobalt wrote:

If it’s just the sound that you like, how about Adina instead? Different meaning but similar sound.

About everyone around has an Adina and a Tehila. I didn’t want one of those.
I wanted something not overused.

Ruchel ↓

Sun, Jul 14 2024, 11:01 am

I don't believe G-d will punish for a name

amother

Denim

Sun, Jul 14 2024, 11:06 am

I have a Dina and she is a joy🙂. Very strong personality, very caring, very bright. We get so many compliments on her.
She is named after my great-grandmother who also had a strong personality that helped her fight for survival during the Holocaust.
We also gave the name chaya which means life, after my mother.
We were told by a tzaddik to give this name.

amother

Grape

Sun, Jul 14 2024, 11:59 am

My 5 year old has Dena as one of her names but goes by another. We love it! She has two close friends named Dina (this spelling ) and they’re two very happy sweet little girls

ittsamother

Sun, Jul 14 2024, 2:00 pm

Just popping in to say that I for one have met several Dinas over my life and not once has it ever brought to mind the original Dina. What

It's a beautiful name with a pretty sound.