"Just; upright; righteous"
Origin: Latin
Language: Latin
Justina
Pronunciation: [ y-oost-EEN-uh ]
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A distinctive 3-syllable boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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The Story of Justina
Justina is the feminine form of Justin, from Latin Justinus meaning just or righteous, derived from justus (just, upright). Though primarily used as a female name, it appears in records as a male name in some Eastern European and Latin American communities.
Historical Record
Justina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 6 babies have been named Justina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Justina is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,172 for boy names in the US .
Popularity Over Time
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #19,172
- Total SSA Count
- 6
- Cultural Origins
- Latin Spanish Eastern European
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Common Nicknames
Justin
Justy
Tina
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Justina is also used as a girl name, ranked #3634.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Justina
What does the name Justina mean?
"Just; upright; righteous" (from Latin). Justina is the feminine form of Justin, from Latin Justinus meaning just or righteous, derived from justus (just, upright). Though primarily used as a female name, it appears in records as a male name in some Eastern European and Latin American communities.
What is the origin of the name Justina?
Justina has Latin, Spanish, and Eastern European origins. In Latin, it means "Just; upright; righteous".
Is Justina a boy or girl name?
Justina is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19172. As a girl name, it is ranked #3634. Justina is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Justina?
Justina is pronounced y-oost-EEN-uh.
How popular is the name Justina?
Justina is currently ranked #19172 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Justina?
Common nicknames for Justina include Justin, Justy, and Tina.
What are good middle names for Justina?
Popular middle name pairings include Justina Rafael, Justina Miguel, Justina Carlos, Justina Antonio, and Justina Eduardo.
What are good sibling names for Justina?
Names that pair well with Justina as siblings include Sebastian, Valentina, Maximilian, Augustina, and Florian.
How many syllables does Justina have?
Justina has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Justina a common or rare name?
Justina is an uncommon name, ranked #19172 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Justina
Justina is a boy name with Latin, Spanish, and Eastern European origins . The name means "Just; upright; righteous" in Latin .
Is Justina a boy or girl name? Justina is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,172 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,634. Justina is more commonly used as a girl name.
Justina is currently ranked #19,172 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Justina has 3 syllables and is pronounced y-oost-EEN-uh, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Justina include Justin, Justy, and Tina. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Justina include Justin, Justice, Justus, Justyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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