Avelina is a female first name.
History
The name was borrowed into the Russian language as "Авели́на" (Avelina). Its diminutives include Avelinka (Авели́нка), Lina (Ли́на), and Ava (А́ва).
In Latin languages, the name may have been Latinized from Proto-Germanic languages. It may be a diminutive of the name Avila.
Notable people
- Avelina Landín (1919-1991), Mexican singer
- Avelina Mouzo Leis (1904-2017), Spanish supercentenarian
- Avelina de Fortibus, Latinized name of the British Aveline de Forz, Countess of Aumale (1259-1274)
See also
- Aveline, a last name
- Evelyn (name)
- Eileen, a given name
References
Notes
- ^ Petrovsky, p. 33
- ^ 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
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