What Does Hyna Mean?

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There’s no shortage of slang to keep track of these days, including jargon from completely different languages. Take “hyna,” for instance—this Spanish slang word seems to be popping up all over TikTok. If you’re feeling in the dark, you’ve come to the right article. We’re here to take a closer at exactly what this word means, and where you’ll most likely come across it in the future.

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What does hyna mean?

Hyna is a Mexican-American slang word for “nice-looking chick” or “girl.” Hyna is a fairly common slang word that originated in the Mexican-American community, and is often used when referring to a person’s girlfriend/significant other. While the word itself isn’t inherently positive or negative, it’s sometimes used to refer to women in a negative/objectifying light. Someone might say “That’s Ángel’s hyna!” to refer to Ángel’s girlfriend. The actual slang is spelled as “jaina,” but it’s pronounced (and often spelled) as “hyna.” Hyna can be used as an endearing term for a significant other. Just as guys often call their girlfriends “babe” or “honey,” the word “hyna” can be used in a similar way.

When to Use Hyna

You should only use “hyna” if you know the other person well. “Hyna” is a very casual way of telling a woman that they look good—in some cases, it can even come off as rude if you don’t explain your intentions. Only use this word if you feel like the other person won’t take offense to it. “Adrian’s hyna is looking great!” “I can’t take my eyes off that hyna!” Important note: As a slang word, “hyna” is used pretty exclusively by the Mexican-American community. If you aren’t a member of this community, you don’t have any real reason to use it.

Alternate Meanings of Hyna

A misspelling of HyunA, a South Korean artistIn rare instances, someone might write “HyunA” as “hyna” (or something similar) if they type the singer’s name too quickly and make a typo. This isn’t very common, though—you’d only find this typo on a K-Pop-related social media post or comment.

Classic Examples

Cyberpunk 2077In the video game Cyberpunk 2077, a character named Jackie calls the main character (who you play as) “hyna.” In the context of the game, he seems to mean it in a casual and non-romantic sense, since he and the main character aren’t romantically involved. Some players took issue with the fact that Jackie uses such a stereotype-ridden slang word in a game that’s set several decades into the future.

“Santeria” by SublimeBack in 1996, the artist Sublime released the song “Santeria” as part of his self-titled album. In the song, he uses the term “hyna” (spelled “heina” on some lyric sites) to refer to a girlfriend/female lover.