Nina
Encyclopedia
Nina is a feminine
given name
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Femininity
Femininity is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with girls and women. Though socially constructed, femininity is made up of both socially defined and biologically created factors...
given name
Given name
A given name, in Western contexts often referred to as a first name, is a personal name that specifies and differentiates between members of a group of individuals, especially in a family, all of whose members usually share the same family name...
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Acronyms
- National Iraqi News AgencyNational Iraqi News AgencyThe National Iraqi News Agency , or NINA, was the first independent news agency in Iraq after the Iraq War. It is primarily an Internet-based news outlet, although it plans to offer a WiFi platform in the near future...
, an Iraqi news service - No Income No AssetNo Income No AssetNo Income No Asset , No Income No Job or Asset or simply Nina Loan is a term used in the United States mortgage industry to describe one of many documentation types which lenders may allow when underwriting a mortgage....
, a mortgage concept - No Irish Need Apply, an anti-Irish racism phrase found in some 19th century employment ads
Places
- Nina, EstoniaNina, EstoniaNina is a village in Alatskivi Parish, Tartu County in eastern Estonia....
, a village in Alatskivi Parish, Tartu County, Estonia - Nina, MozambiqueNina, MozambiqueNina is a village in Ancuabe District in Cabo Delgado Province in northeastern Mozambique.It is directly south of Metoro.-External links:*...
, a village in the Ancuabe District of Cabo Delgado Province in northern Mozambique - Nina, Namibia, a settlement in the Windhoek RuralWindhoek RuralWindhoek Rural is a constituency in the Khomas Region of Namibia. its population is 20,212. This constituency contains all settlements in the Khomas Region that are outside the city of Windhoek, among them:...
constituency of Namibia - Nina, Russia, a rural locality (a khutor) in Belgorod OblastBelgorod OblastBelgorod Oblast is a federal subjects of Russia . Its administrative center is the city of Belgorod. Population: 1,532,670 .-History:...
, Russia - Nina Station, LouisianaNina Station, LouisianaNina Station is an unincorporated community in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States. It lies at an elevation of 20 feet ....
, an unincorporated community in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana - Ninaview, ColoradoNinaview, ColoradoNinaview is an unincorporated community in Bent County, Colorado, United States. The U.S. Post Office at Las Animas now serves Ninaview postal addresses.- Geography :Ninaview is located at ....
, an unincorporated area in Bent County, Colorado - Nina, Kentucky, an unincorporated area in Garrard County, KentuckyGarrard County, KentuckyGarrard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It is pronounced 'Gair-ad' with the third "r" silent. It was formed in 1797 and was named for James Garrard, Governor of Kentucky from 1796 to 1804. Its county seat is Lancaster. The population was 16,912 in the 2010 Census...
- Nina, West Virginia, an unincorporated area in Doddridge County, West VirginiaDoddridge County, West VirginiaAs of the census of 2000, there were 7,403 people, 2,845 households, and 2,102 families residing in the county. The population density was 23 people per square mile . There were 3,661 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile...
Solo singer
- NinaNina (singer)Nina, is a Spanish musical actress and singer.She started in the 1980s with bands like "Costa Brava" or "Xavier Cugat"...
, the stage name of Ana Maria Agustí Flores, a Spanish singer and actress known for performing at the Eurovision Song Contest 1989Eurovision Song Contest 1989The Eurovision Song Contest 1989 was the 34th Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 6 May 1989 in Lausanne, Switzerland. Switzerland gained the hosting rights after Celine Dion's victory in Dublin the previous year. The presenters were Lolita Morena and Jacques Deschenaux. Riva was the winner of...
. - Nina Andersson, a Swedish eurodance artist.
- Nina GiradoNina GiradoMarifil Niña Girado , better known by her stage name Nina, is a Filipino pop/R&B singer, occasional songwriter, record producer, TV and radio personality. She made her recording debut in 2002 after signing a recording contract with Warner Music Philippines...
, a Filipino R&B singer, former girlfriend of Nyoy Volante. - Nina RadojičićNina RadojičićDanica Radojičić , professionally known by her nickname Nina , is a Serbian singer. She represented Serbia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 with the song "Čaroban", composed by Kristina Kovač, and placed the fourteenth in the final....
, a Serbian singer known for performing at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011Eurovision Song Contest 2011The Eurovision Song Contest 2011 was the 56th annual Eurovision Song Contest and was won by Eldar & Nigar performing "Running Scared" for Azerbaijan. The event took place in the Esprit Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany, following Germany's win in the previous year...
. - Nina Gerhard, German eurodance singer of "The Reason Is You".
Groups
- NiNaNiNaare a six-piece group formed in 1999 containing Kate Pierson , bassist Mick Karn , vocalist Yuki Isoya , Takemi Shima and Masahide Sakuma are a six-piece group formed in 1999 containing Kate Pierson (of The B-52s), bassist Mick Karn (of Japan), vocalist Yuki Isoya (of Judy and Mary), Takemi Shima...
, a multinational six-piece J-pop group - Nina SkyNina SkyNina Sky is an American musical duo composed of identical twins Nicole and Natalie Albino .-Early life and career:Albino's parents moved to New York from Puerto Rico and were divorced when the girls were younger...
, an American singing duo and identical twin sisters Nicole and Natalie Albino - Nina & FrederikNina & FrederikNina and Frederik were a Danish popular singing duo of the late 1950s and early 1960s. Their repertoire consisted of a blend of folk music, calypsos and standards...
, a Danish singing duo of the 1950s and 1960s
Songs
- "Nina", from the album Street Punk Rulez!Street Punk Rulez!Street Punk Rulez! is a second album of Polish punk rock band The Analogs, and the band's first one released as a CD . The CD version includes three bonus tracks, re-recorded songs from the previous album Oi! Młodzież...
by Polish band The Analogs - "Niña" (song)Niña (song)"Niña" is a song recorded and performed by Spanish/Mexican pop rock group La 5ª Estación. The song is the fourth and final radio single from the band's second studio album, Flores de Alquiler. It reached number 36 on the U.S. Billboard Latin Pop Airplay chart.-Track listing:#"Niña" – 4:00...
, from the album Flores de Alquiler by Spanish/Mexican group La 5ª Estación - "Draumur um NínuDraumur Um Nínu"Draumur um Nínu" was the Icelandic entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1991, performed in Icelandic by Eyjólfur Kristjánsson and Stefán Hilmarsson under the name "Stefán & Eyfi"...
" (A Dream about Nína), Iceland's 1991 Eurovision Song Contest entry - "Nina", song by Noel CowardNoël CowardSir Noël Peirce Coward was an English playwright, composer, director, actor and singer, known for his wit, flamboyance, and what Time magazine called "a sense of personal style, a combination of cheek and chic, pose and poise".Born in Teddington, a suburb of London, Coward attended a dance academy...
- "Nina Never KnewNina Never Knew"Nina Never Knew" is a popular song with music by Louis Alter and lyrics by Milton Drake, published in 1952.Recordings that charted in 1952 were by the Sauter-Finegan Orchestra on RCA Victor Records and by Johnny Desmond on Coral Records .-Recorded versions:*Jonny Abeles*Kenny Ball*Tony...
", 1952 song with music by Milton Drake and melody by Louis Alter - "Nina in Ecstasy", an outtake from PJ HarveyPJ HarveyPolly Jean Harvey is an English musician, singer-songwriter, composer and occasional artist. Primarily known as a vocalist and guitarist, she is also proficient with a wide range of instruments including piano, organ, bass, saxophone, and most recently, the autoharp.Harvey began her career in...
's album Is This Desire?Is This Desire?Is This Desire? is a 1998 album by British singer-songwriter PJ Harvey.Recorded on and off in Dorset and London between April 1997 and April 1998, it was co-produced by Flood, Head and Harvey herself, and featured instrumental contributions from Rob Ellis, John Parish, Mick Harvey, Eric Drew...
(1998) - "Nina, Pretty BallerinaNina, Pretty Ballerina"Nina, Pretty Ballerina" was a song recorded in 1973 by Swedish pop group ABBA. It was issued on 7" vinyl record in Austria and France to promote the band's debut album Ring Ring. It reached #8 on the singles chart in Austria....
", 1973 song by Swedish pop group ABBA - "Nina", song by rap artist Lil Wayne
Albums
- Nina (Nina Girado album)Nina (Nina Girado album)Nina is the self-titled third studio album by Filipino singer Nina, released in the Philippines on August 23, 2006 by Warner Music. After the incomparable success of her cover album Nina Live!, Nina decided to release an all-original studio album as a follow-up...
, an album by Filipino pop singer Nina Girado
Operas
- Nina (opera), by Giovanni Paisiello
- Nina (Dalayrac)Nina (Dalayrac)Nina, ou La folle par amour is an opera in one act by the French composer Nicolas Dalayrac. It was first performed at the Comédie-Italienne in Paris on 15 May 1786...
, by Nicolas Dalayrac
Movies
- Nina (1959 film), by Jean Boyer (director)
- Nina (film)Nina (film)Nina is a 2004 Brazilian drama film directed by Heitor Dhalia. The plot is loosely based on the 1886 Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel Crime and Punishment...
, 2004 Brazilian movie - Nina's Heavenly DelightsNina's Heavenly DelightsNina's Heavenly Delights is a U.K. comedy film, directed by Pratibha Parmar, released 29 September 2006 in the United Kingdom. The film was released in the United States on 21 November 2007.-Synopsis:...
, 2006 British movie - Nina's TragediesNina's TragediesNina’s Tragedies is a 2003 Israeli dramedy film directed by Savi Gavison and starring Ayelet Zurer, Yoram Hattab, Alon Abutbul, Shmil Ben Ari, and Anat Waxman. It won 11 Ophir Awards.-Plot summary:...
, 2003 Israeli movie
Television shows
- "Niña Amada Mía" (telenovela)Niña Amada Mía (telenovela)Niña... Amada Mia is a telenovela that premiered in 2003. It is a production of Angelli Nesma and the protagonists are Sergio Goyri and Karyme Lozano. Premiered in other countries, like in Greece in 2004 with the title 'Νίνα'. by repeating the 2005 and 2006.-Plot:Clemente Soriano prides himself on...
, a Mexican soap opera - "Nina and the NeuronsNina and the NeuronsNina and the Neurons is a programme shown on the CBeebies channel aimed at four to six-year-olds to help them understand basic science. Nina is a neuroscientist who enlists the help of her Neurons in her brain to answer a scientific question.The show is produced by Lucille McLaughlin, who has also...
", a Scottish programme shown on the CBeebies channel - Nina WebsterNina WebsterNina Webster is a fictional character on the soap opera The Young and the Restless, played by American actress Tricia Cast from June 26, 1986 to February 1, 2001, as a guest star from November 14 to November 20, 2008, and returned on a regular basis on May 1, 2009. Cast won a Daytime Emmy Award...
, a character on the American soap opera The Young and the RestlessThe Young and the RestlessThe Young and the Restless is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS. The show is set in a fictional Wisconsin town called Genoa City, which is unlike and unrelated to the real life village of the same name, Genoa City, Wisconsin... - Nina Martin, a character from House of Anubis
- Nina Einstein, a character from Code Geass
Other
- Nina Printing House, the name of a secret underground printing house in Baku
- Nina Tower, a skyscraper in Hong Kong
- Nina (typeface), designed by Matthew CarterMatthew CarterMatthew Carter is a type designer. He lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Carter's career in type design has witnessed the transition from physical metal type to digital type...
See also
- Nena (disambiguation)Nena (disambiguation)Gabriele Susanne Kerner is a German singer better known as Nena.Nena may also refer to:* Nena , the band organized by the singer, active from 1982 until 1987** Nena , the debut album of the band.- Songs :...
- Nina (name)Nina (name)Nina is a feminine given name. It is a short form of names such as Antonina and Giannina.. Another meaning nice in Persian; nice eyes in Hindu; mother Swahili; powerful, excellent Native American language; friend Arabian and flower Old Greek.-People with the given name:* Nina , Spanish musical...
- Nina, original name of Castro (clothing)Castro (clothing)Castro is an Israeli clothing company specializing in men's and women's fashions. Publicly traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, the company is valued at 70 million US dollars....
, an Israeli garment company - NiñaNiñaLa Niña was one of the three ships used by Christopher Columbus in his first voyage towards the Indies in 1492. The real name of the Niña was Santa Clara. The name Niña was probably a pun on the name of her owner, Juan Niño of Moguer...
(real name Santa Clara), one of the three ships used by Christopher Columbus in his first voyage towards the Indies in 1492 - La Niña, the cold phase of the El Niño-Southern OscillationEl Niño-Southern OscillationEl Niño/La Niña-Southern Oscillation, or ENSO, is a quasiperiodic climate pattern that occurs across the tropical Pacific Ocean roughly every five years...
ocean-atmosphere phenomenon - Saint NinoSaint NinoSaint Nino , ), Equal to the Apostles in and the Enlightener of Georgia, was a woman who preached Christianity in Georgia....
(anglicized to Nina), an Eastern-orthodox saint