Laina

== Finnish == === Etymology === Proposed as a new given name in the 19th century. Perhaps from laina (“loan”), with the philosophy that children are but a loan to their parents. Another possibility is inspiration from laine (“wave”) (compare Laine). The word is shaped like a female name (compare Aino, Aina). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈlɑi̯nɑ/, [ˈlɑ̝i̯nɑ̝] Rhymes: -ɑinɑ Syllabification(key): Lai‧na Hyphenation(key): Lai‧na === Proper noun === Laina a female given name ==== Declension ==== ==== Statistics ==== Laina is the 504th (tied with 1 other name) most common female given name in Finland, belonging to 711 female individuals (and as a middle name to 431 more), according to August 2025 data from the Digital and Population Data Services Agency of Finland. === References === === Anagrams === Alina, alain, naali