Undina

The name Undina represents a form of Undine, which has its origins in mythology. It is derived from the Latin word 'unda', meaning 'wave', and can be translated as 'the water spirit' or 'the nixie'. In mythology, the Undine is a female elemental spirit that represents water and was first mentioned by the Swiss physician and natural philosopher Paracelsus († 1541) in his work on nymphs.

What does the name Undina mean?

Undina is a form of the mythological name Undine, which stems from the Latin word 'unda' for 'wave' and carries the meanings 'the water spirit' or 'the nixie'. In mythology, the Undine is described as a female elemental spirit (nymph) that embodies the element of water. The variant Undina is especially common in Romania, but overall it is a very rare name. Other variants include Ondina (Italian, Portuguese) and Ondine (French).

Where does the name Undina come from?

The etymology of Undina is of female Latin origin and means 'the water spirit' or 'the nixie'. The Latin

How do you pronounce Undina?

Undina is pronounced approximately as 'Un-dina'.

Popularity

In Germany, Undina is a rather rare first name. It has not gained significance in the German first name charts and has never been listed. Its best placement was in 2022 when it ranked 3,939th in the Canadian first name charts. In the last ten years, it has been given less than 10 times there, placing it at 5,602nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 1980 and 2024, Undina ranks 8,258th in Canada.

Nicknames & pet names

Undi