| Polina | |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | |
| Word/Name | Russian |
| Region of origin | Russia |
Polina is a Russian feminine given name. It is sometimes a short form of the name Appolinaria, a feminine form of the ancient Greek name Appollinaris, a name derived from the god Apollo.[1][2] Appollinaris is the name of several ancient Christian saints.
Polina could also be seen as a variant spelling of the name Paulina, a feminine form of the name Paul. Polina was the second most popular name given to baby girls born in Moscow, Russia in 2007.[3]