Nina Name Day Wishes

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Nina's name day is celebrated on 14 January under the Revised Julian calendar (27 January before 2023), the feast of Saint Nino, Equal-to-the-Apostles, the 4th-century enlightener of Georgia. According to tradition, she came to Georgia with a cross woven from grapevine and converted King Mirian and his people to Christianity. Below are name day wishes for Nina — for a wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, friend or colleague — plus poems and flower ideas.

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Short name day wishes for Nina

• Happy name day, Nina! May your patron saint protect you and your family.
• Happy name day! Beauty, tenderness, love and dreams come true.
• Nina, may your life be as bright as the winter sun and as warm as your family's hugs.
• Happy name day! Health, joy and countless reasons to smile.

For a wife, mother, daughter or grandmother

• My darling Nina, happy name day! You are the best thing in my life. May every day bring you happiness.
• Mum, happy name day! Thank you for the love, wisdom and warmth you give our whole family.
• My daughter, may Saint Nino guide you along a bright path and your dreams come true easily.
• Grandma Nina, you are the heart of our family. Good health and many happy years!

For a friend or colleague

• Nina, my friend, happy name day! May you be surrounded by people who value you and may life bring only pleasant surprises.
• Happy name day, colleague! Inspiration, professional success and a great mood.
• May your kindness come back to you a hundredfold!

In your own words

• Nina, your patron saint brought the light of faith to a whole nation. May you bring light and warmth to those around you, and may they return the same love.
• May your life be full of everything that makes a woman happy: love, care, harmony and time for yourself.

Funny wishes

• Happy name day, Nina! Your patron saint had a cross of grapevine — so here's to good wine and even better company!
• Nina is a short name, but may your happiness be endless!

Name day poems for Nina

The January snow, a frosty day,
Today is Nina's special day,
May songs fill up your heart and stay
And happiness light up your way.

May your angel lead you on
A bright and happy road,
May every sorrow soon be gone
And joy lighten every load.

Flowers for Nina's name day

A gentle bouquet in pink or pastel shades is the best name day gift for Nina. Add a warm blanket or sweets for a mother or grandmother, and a cute plush bear for a daughter. In winter, boxed bouquets are practical, as the flowers cope better with frost during delivery.

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See pink roses and soft toys.

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Nina: a short name with a long history

Scholars interpret the origin of the name Nina in different ways, but its best-known bearer is St Nino, Equal-to-the-Apostles, who brought Christianity to Georgia. The name is short and gentle yet weighty, so wishes for Nina can be brief but warm:

• “Nina, may you always be surrounded by people who value your sincerity.”
• “Wishing you light — at home, in your thoughts and in your heart.”
• “May every year add wisdom but never take away your smile.”

FAQ

When is Nina's name day in 2026?

On 14 January under the Revised Julian calendar (27 January before 2023).

Which saint is Nina named after?

Saint Nino, Equal-to-the-Apostles, the enlightener of Georgia.

What can I give Nina for her name day?

A gentle bouquet, sweets, a personal icon or a soft toy for a little girl.

Another saint from Georgia: Tamara name day wishes (1 May).

Read also: birthday wishes for Nina.

Author: Maria Svitlovir

Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.

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