HYNA

What Does HYNA Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

HYNA means "Girl."

More Observations...

It may also be a Misspelling of "HYUNA" (South Korean singer-songwriter).

Girl

HYNA is a slang word used widely in the US Latino community to refer to a "Girl." It is an Anglicization of the Latin-American Spanish word "Jaina." In this context, HYNA is most commonly used in US Mexican American circles. It may be used disparagingly to refer to any girl, or admiringly to refer to a pretty girl. Although it can be considered a sexist and derogatory term, many gang-affiliated girls proudly refer to themselves as HYNA, and the HYNA look (i.e., makeup and clothing) is being noticed by the fashion industry.

HYUNA

HYNA is also often typed in search engines as a misspelling of the name of South Korean singer-songwriter Kim Hyun-ah, better known as HYUNA.

HYUNA - 'Bubble Pop!' (Official Music Video)

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When I write HYNA, I mean this:

HYNA may also refer to South Korean singer-songwriter "HYUNA."

Summary of Key Points

We have summarized the key points in the table below:

HYNA
Definition:	Girl (Spanish)
Type:	Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:	5: Extremely difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Second Definition for HYUNA

HYNA is also a misspelling of the name of South Korean singer-songwriter "HYUNA."

HYNA
Definition:	HYUNA
Type:	Word
Guessability:	5: Extremely difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of HYNA in Sentences

Here are examples of HYNA in conversations with the meaning "Girl":

Toni: You're cute. Wanna be my HYNA?
Vane: Oh yeah, thanks! Getting pregnant, living with your folks and selling drugs to feed my kid is too good an offer to turn down.

Rafa: That is a hot HYNA!
Julio: Watch your mouth, man. That ain't no HYNA. That's my sister.

An Academic Look at HYNA

When used to mean girl, HYNA is a slang word. Slang refers to words, phrases and uses of language that are regarded as very informal and which are often restricted to a special context or a particular group of users. When used to mean HYUNA, HYNA is a straightforward misspelling of the artist's stage name.