Triin is an
Estonian feminine given name.
Triinu
Trina is a common female first name of Scandinavian origin. The name is based on the Latin word for "triple", Trena, and is occasionally used in reference to the Trinity.
Trina is often used as a shortened version of names such as Katrina.
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is another version of Triin. It is a form of ''
Katherine
Katherine, also spelled Catherine, and other variations are feminine names. They are popular in Christian countries because of their derivation from the name of one of the first Christian saints, Catherine of Alexandria.
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''. It is likely that the name Triin derives from the
North Germanic
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name
Trina
Katrina Laverne Taylor (born December 3, 1978), known professionally as Trina, is an American rapper. She rose to prominence in 1998 with her appearance on the Trick Daddy single " Nann Nigga".
Trina has been described by '' XXL'' as "the mo ...
which was first documented in 1652, in
Sweden.
The name is common in Estonia, and may refer to any of the following persons:
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Triin Aljand (born 1985), Estonian swimmer
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Triin Narva (born 1994), Estonian chess player
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Triin Ojaste (born 1990), Estonian cross-country skier
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Triin Tenso (born 1987), Estonian actress
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Triin Tobi (born 1995), Estonian alpine skier
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Triin Vahisalu
Triin Vahisalu (born October 4, 1978) is an Estonian botanist. She studies the effects of stress on plants and discovered a gene that regulates stomata in harsh environments.
Education
Vahisalu attended the University of Tartu for her undergr ...
(born 1978), Estonian botanist
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Estonian feminine given names