Messina

Messina Meaning & Origin

About Messina
The name "Messina" is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "Messana." It refers to a city located in Sicily, Italy. The name is believed to have originated from the Greek word "Zancle," meaning "sickle," due to the shape of the harbor in Messina. It is a popular surname and place name, often associated with individuals or families from the city of Messina or with Sicilian heritage.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Messina are female.

Messina Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 60% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MSN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M02050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IH0 S IY1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/mΙͺˈsinΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Messina in Braille

Here's how to represent Messina in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Messina in braille

How to Spell the Name Messina in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Messina using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Messina in sign language

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