Gina

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Gina is a character in The Minish Cap.[2]

Biography

Gina is a Ghini found in the Royal Valley, in the grave to the right of Gustaf's. Her tomb is accessed by Fusing Kinstone Pieces with Dampé, and a Chest containing 100 Mysterious Shells can be found against the back wall. Gina is lonely,[3] and enjoys Link's company.[4]

Link can Fuse Kinstone Pieces with her twice;[5] the first time causes a fallen Tree to rise in the Western Wood, giving Link access to a Chest containing 100 Mysterious Shells. The second Fusion opens a waterfall in Hyrule Town, leading to a Chest containing 200 Mysterious Shells.

Nomenclature

Gina's name is a corruption of Ghini. It is also a common shortening for names ending in "-gina."[6]

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNames
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Ghinia[8]
The Italian Republic
Italian
Ghini rosa[7]
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
Ghini rosa[9]
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References

  1. "A strange Ghini who wants to fuse Kinstone pieces, which is somewhat peculiar for a monster. She has a lot of pieces, so keep on fusing!" — Figurine (The Minish Cap)
  2. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 270 (TMC)
  3. "Ah, so you moved that gravestone, and now you can go outside... But I would get lonely here by myself, so could you come see me sometime?" — Gina (The Minish Cap)
  4. "Oh, you came back to visit! I'm so happy! I know this is a grave, but please, make yourself feel at home!" — Gina (The Minish Cap)
  5. "You want to fuse Kinstones? Yeah, OK." — Gina (The Minish Cap)
  6. Meaning, origin and history of the name Gina (web archive), Behind the Name, published April 25, 2021, retrieved January 15, 2023.
  7. Encyclopedia, Magazzini Salani, pg. 270
  8. Encyclopedia, TOKYOPOP, pg. 270
  9. Encyclopedia, Norma Editorial, pg. 270