"just, righteous, fair"
Justina
Pronunciation: [ y-oost-EEN-uh ]
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A timeless Latin name meaning just and righteous
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Meaning & Origin
"feminine of Justin"
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Justina is the feminine form of Justinus/Justin, derived from the Latin 'iustus' meaning 'just, righteous, fair.' The Latin root connects to 'iustitia' (justice), making Justina essentially mean 'she who is just.' The name was borne by several early Christian saints, including Saint Justina of Padua (martyred 304 CE) and Saint Justina of Antioch, making it a significant name in both Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions. It has been used continuously across Europe for nearly two millennia.
Justina has been a consistent presence in Catholic European countries (Italy, Poland, Croatia, Spain) where Saints Justina are venerated. In English-speaking countries, it is a more formal and less common alternative to Justine or Justin, appealing to parents who want the meaning of Justin in a distinctly feminine, classical form.
Saint Justina of Padua is the patron saint of Padua, Italy, and her basilica (Basilica di Santa Giustina) is one of the largest churches in the world. In Poland and Croatia, Justyna/Justina remains a classic given name. The name represents justice and righteousness as core virtues.
Historical Record
Justina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 10,872 babies have been named Justina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Justina is past its peak , currently ranked #3,634 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The Basilica di Santa Giustina in Padua, dedicated to Saint Justina, is one of the largest churches in Italy and the world
- Saint Justina of Antioch appears alongside Saint Cyprian in hagiography — she resisted the sorcerer Cyprian's attempts to seduce her, leading to his conversion
- Justina is the feminine of Justin, which has been a popular name in English-speaking countries since the 1970s, but Justina itself remains much rarer
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Saint Justina of Padua
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Early Christian martyr (died 304 CE), patron saint of Padua, Italy; her basilica (Basilica di Santa Giustina) is one of ...
Early Christian martyr (died 304 CE), patron saint of Padua, Italy; her basilica (Basilica di Santa Giustina) is one of the largest churches in the world
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #3,634
- Total SSA Count
- 42
- Cultural Origins
- Latin Spanish Italian Polish English
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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About the Name Justina
Justina is a girl name with Latin, Spanish, Italian, Polish, and English origins . The name means "just, righteous, fair" in Latin .
Is Justina a boy or girl name? Justina is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #3,634 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #19,172. Justina is more commonly used as a girl name.
Justina is currently ranked #3,634 in popularity for girl 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 Juste, Tina, and Jus. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Justina include Justice, Justine, Justyce . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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