Molina - Last Names

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Molina

/moˈliːnə/

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Meaning

Mill or place of the mill

Represents industriousness, sustenance, and connection to the land—symbolizing productivity and ancestral livelihood through milling grain.

Symbolism

Embodies stability, tradition, and family continuity; associated with groundedness and the quiet strength of rural craftsmanship.

Etymology: Derived from the Latin 'molinus', meaning 'of the mill', via Romance languages. It originated as a habitational name for someone living near or working at a mill, particularly in regions like Castile (Spain) and Campania (Italy).

Style & Origin

traditional
european

Cultural Background

Of Spanish and Italian origin, Molina is a toponymic surname derived from places named Molina, commo

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