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Faustina

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How to Pronounce Faustina

Pronounced fow-STEE-nah /faʊˈsti.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Latin faustus, 'fortunate, lucky, auspicious' (the feminine of Faustus/Faustino)Medium

In 30 seconds: Fortunate and blessed: Faustina is Latin for 'lucky, auspicious'. Elegant, devout, and warm (St Faustina).
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Origin HighLatin
MeaningFrom Latin faustus, 'fortunate, lucky, auspicious' (the feminine of Faustus/Faustino)
U.S. rank (2024)#4917 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,785

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192418902024

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

Faustina comes from Latin faustus, 'fortunate, lucky, auspicious' (the feminine of Faustus/Faustino). Borne by Roman empresses and St Faustina Kowalska, it's an elegant, devout name across Latin and Catholic cultures.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino and Catholic families. Rare, fortunate at the root, and elegant.

Did you know? Faustina comes from Latin faustus, 'fortunate, lucky' — borne by Roman empresses and St Faustina Kowalska (of Divine Mercy); elegant and devout.
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Faustina — etymology

Variations

FaustineFaustinoFausta

Nicknames

Tina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Faustina mean?

Faustina is Latin for 'fortunate, lucky, auspicious'.

How do you pronounce Faustina?

It's said fow-STEE-nah /faʊˈsti.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Faustina a boy or girl name?

Faustina is a girl's name.

How popular is Faustina?

Faustina is a rare name in the U.S.

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