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Betina

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Pronounced beh-TEE-nah /bɛˈti.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Elizabeth ('God is my oath') or Benedetta ('blessed'), used as an independent name in Italy and Latin America; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: God is my oath; blessed: Betina is a short form of Elizabeth/Benedetta. Warm and lyrical (said 'beh-TEE-nah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowItalian, Hebrew
MeaningA short form of Elizabeth ('God is my oath') or Benedetta ('blessed'), used as an independent name in Italy and Latin America; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9548 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1973
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,016

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197319462025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Betina is a short form of Elizabeth ('God is my oath') or Benedetta ('blessed'), used as an independent name (routes layered). A lyrical name (said 'beh-TEE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Italian and Hispanic families. Rare, God-is-my-oath at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Betina is a short form of Elizabeth ('God is my oath') or Benedetta ('blessed'), used on its own in Italy and Latin America — a lyrical choice (routes layered; said 'beh-TEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Betina — Italian; short for Elizabeth/Benedetta; routes layered

Variations

BettinaBetina

Nicknames

Bet

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Betina mean?

Betina is a short form of Elizabeth ('God is my oath') or Benedetta ('blessed'). The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Betina?

It's said beh-TEE-nah /bɛˈti.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Betina a boy or girl name?

Betina is a girl's name.

How popular is Betina?

Betina is a rare name in the U.S.

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