Show ContentsMalina History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Etymology of Malina

What does the name Malina mean?

The Polish and Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname Malina is generally thought to be a habitation name derived from a place name: the town of Malina. The Polish word "malina," means 'raspberry.' It is also possible that the name was occupational for someone who grew of sold that fruit.

Malina Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Malinowsky, Malinowski, Malina, Maliniak, Malinsky, Malinovsky, Malinovski, Malinovsky, Malinovski, Malinov, Malinovitz and many more.


Contemporary Notables of the name Malina (post 1700) +

  • Judith Malina (1926-2015), German-born American theater and film actress, writer and director, co-founder of The Living Theatre
  • Malina Moye, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and entrepreneur


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