Mina facts for kids

Mina is a word that can mean many different things! It can be a place, a person's name, a language, or even a type of music. This article will help you understand the different meanings of "Mina."

Places Named Mina

The name Mina appears in many locations around the world. These places include towns, cities, and even rivers.

Towns and Cities

There are several towns and cities named Mina. You can find them in different countries.

In Iran

• Minaq is a town in East Azerbaijan.
• Mina, Fars is another town in the Fars region.
• Mineh is located in Lorestan Province.
• Mina, Razavi Khorasan is a place in Razavi Khorasan.
• Mehneh is also in Razavi Khorasan Province.

In the United States

• Mina, Nevada is a small community.
• Mina, New York is a town in New York State.
• Mina, Ohio is a place in Ohio.
• Mina, South Dakota is also a community.

Important Ports

Some places named Mina are important ports. They are often located near the sea.

• Al-Mina is an ancient port city in Syria. It has been used for trade for a very long time.
• El Mina, Lebanon is the original harbor for the city of Tripoli. It was a busy port for the Phoenicians.

Other Places Around the World

• Elmina, Ghana, is a historic town. It was the first European settlement in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Mina, Iloilo is a municipality in the Philippines.
• Mina, Nuevo León is a municipality in Mexico.
• Mina, Saudi Arabia is a valley near Mecca. It is important for religious pilgrimages.
• Mina, Burkina Faso is a village in West Africa.
• Mina 3 is a place in Argentina.

Rivers and Markets

The name Mina can also refer to natural features or markets.

• Mina River (Indonesia) is a river found in Indonesia.
• Abu Dhabi Vegetable Market is also known as Al Mina Fruit & Vegetable Market. It is a large market in the United Arab Emirates.

Languages Called Mina

The word Mina can also describe different languages spoken by people.

• Hina language is a language spoken in Cameroon, Africa.
• Gen language is also called Mina. It is spoken by the Mina people in southern Togo.
• Mina (Louisiana) refers to a language community in Louisiana, USA.

People Named Mina

Many people have the name Mina. It can be a first name or a last name.

• Mina (given name) is a popular first name. Many famous people and characters have this name.
• Mina (surname) is also a common family name.
• Mena is another way to spell Meena. This is a name for a tribe in India.

Famous Entertainers

Several singers and performers are known as Mina.

• Mina (Italian singer) (born 1940) is a very famous Italian singer.
• Mina (German singer) (born 1993) is a German pop musician.
• Mina (Japanese singer) (born 1997) is a member of the popular South Korean girl group Twice.
• Mina (voice actress) (born 1984) is a Japanese voice actress.
• Kang Mi-na (born 1999) is a South Korean singer. She is sometimes called Mina.
• Kwon Mina (born 1993) is another South Korean singer. She was part of the group AOA.
• Shim Mina is a South Korean singer who performs as "Mina."
• Mina SayWhat is an American radio and television host.

Music and Other Uses of Mina

The word Mina also appears in music and other interesting areas.

Music Albums and Instruments

• Mina (1964 album) is one of the albums by the Italian singer Mina.
• Mina (1971 album) is another album by the same singer.
• Mina (1974 album) is a third album by the Italian singer.
• Mina (drum) is a type of drum from Venezuela.

Other Meanings

• Mīna is a month in the Hindu calendar.
• Mina is also a month in the Darian calendar.
• Mina (Sikhism) refers to a specific group within the Sikh religion.
• Mina (unit) was an ancient unit of weight and money.
• Mina (TV series) is a Korean drama.
• Mina (Mexico City Metrobús) is a bus station in Mexico City.

See also

• Meena (disambiguation)
• Mena (disambiguation)
• Menas (disambiguation)
• Mene (disambiguation)
• Menes (around 3100 BC) was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh.
• Minas (disambiguation)
• Myna (disambiguation)
• Min (disambiguation)