Quinino

Spanish variation of Quintin

"fifth"

Quinino Origin and Meaning

The name Quinino is a boy's name.

Quinino is a rare masculine name with possible Latin American or Italian influences. It likely derives as an elaborated form of Quino (a Spanish diminutive of Joaquín) or potentially relates to Quinine, historically significant in medicine. The melodious four-syllable structure gives the name a rhythmic, flowing quality. While extremely uncommon in English-speaking countries, Quinino may have regional significance in specific cultural contexts. The name's uniqueness makes it stand out, though its pronunciation is relatively intuitive for most language speakers. The '-ino' suffix typically indicates affection or smallness in Italian and Spanish naming traditions, potentially giving Quinino a warm, endearing quality while maintaining masculine characteristics.