By Genomelink

Create Your Family Tree Map

SIGN UP

Darina First Name Meaning

Darina is a female name of Slavic origin, commonly used in Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Ukraine. The name means "gift" and is derived from the Slavic element "dar." Widely spread among the young population in Tatarstan and Bashkortostan, it is also present in Kazakhstan due to its similarity with the names Zarina and Dariga. Additionally, there is evidence suggesting that the name originally comes from the Persian name Darius, meaning "one who possesses the good" or "precious"/"valuable." Notable bearers of the name include Darina Al Joundi, Darina Allen, Darina Gambošová, and Darina Takova. Daryna, a variation of the name, is also common and has famous bearers such as Daryna Zevina and Daryna Apanashchenko.

Sources: Wikipedia, available at https://www.wikipedia.org | BabyNames.com, available at https://www.babynames.com

How popular Darina first name? (2000 - Now)

Historical popularity of Darina first name (1880 - Now)

Sources: Social Security Administration, available at https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/



Famous people with Darina first name

YourRoots Map_First Name Meaning_Famous People_Darina Allen

Darina Allen

Darina Hilda Allen, born on June 13, 1948, is an Irish chef, food writer, and TV personality, known for founding the Ballymaloe Cookery School. She was born in Cullohill, County Laois, and is the eldest of nine children. A graduate of the Dublin Institute of Technology, she has authored successful books on Irish cuisine and is a leader of the Slow Food movement in Ireland, playing a key role in establishing farmers' markets in County Cork. She is the owner of the Ballymaloe Cookery School in Shanagarry, County Cork, situated on an organic farm. Allen's contributions to the culinary world have earned her numerous accolades, including the 2013 Irish Book Awards for Cookbook of the Year and the 2005 Cooking Teacher of the Year Award from IACP. Additionally, she is a member of various culinary associations and has written several cookery books. Darina Allen's culinary career and dedication to promoting Irish food culture have made her a respected figure in the industry.

All images displayed on this page are sourced from Wikipedia or Wikimedia Commons.We use these images under their respective Creative Commons or public domain licenses. Wherever applicable, author attributions and license information are provided. If you believe an image is used incorrectly or outside its license terms, please contact us so that we can review and correct the issue.