Avelina

Avelina is a female first name.

History

The name was borrowed into the Russian language as "Авели́на" (Avelina).[1] Its diminutives include Avelinka (Авели́нка), Lina (Ли́на), and Ava (А́ва).[1]

In Latin languages, the name may have been Latinized from Proto-Germanic languages.[2] It may be a diminutive of the name Avila.[2]

Notable people

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References

Notes

  1. ^ a b Petrovsky, p. 33
  2. ^ a b Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Avelina". Behind the Name. Archived from the original on 2018-09-13. Retrieved 2018-09-13.

Sources

  • Н. А. Петровский (N. A. Petrovsky). "Словарь русских личных имён" (Dictionary of Russian First Names). ООО Издательство "АСТ". Москва, 2005. ISBN 5-17-002940-3