Save Type Surname (from location) Usage Italian Pronounced Pron. /mes.ˈsi.na/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History From the name of the Sicilian city of Messina, founded by Greek colonists. The city was named after the Greek city Μεσσήνη (Messene). Related NamesDetails RootMessina (place name)VariantMessana Categories cities, Italian cities, place names