Defina

Defina Meaning & Origin

About Defina
The surname Defina is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "definire," meaning "to define" or "to determine." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their decisive or determined nature. The surname Defina may also have been given to individuals who held a position of authority or were involved in legal matters, as "definire" can also refer to the act of making a legal decision or settling a dispute.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Defina is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Defina: 471
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,412
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Defina based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Defina is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TFN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D01050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH0 F IY1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/dΙͺˈfinΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Defina in Braille

Here's how to represent Defina in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Defina in braille

How to sign the name Defina using Sign Language

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

The name Defina in sign language

Numerology