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Jovina

♀ Girl

Pronounced joh-VEE-nuh /dʒoʊˈviː.nə/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin Jovinus/Jovina, 'of Jove; belonging to Jupiter' — the Roman king of the gods. A radiant heritage name, noted here respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A radiant Latin name: Jovina means 'of Jove; belonging to Jupiter' (said 'joh-VEE-nuh').
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningFrom the Latin Jovinus/Jovina, 'of Jove; belonging to Jupiter' — the Roman king of the gods. A radiant heritage name, noted here respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#12700 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1975
Total births (all-time)≈ 62

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197519562024

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

As a girl's name, Jovina comes from the Latin for 'of Jove; belonging to Jupiter', the Roman sky-god. It shares roots with 'jovial'. A flowing, three-beat pick (said 'joh-VEE-nuh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, radiant, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Jovina traces to Jove — Jupiter, the Roman king of the gods — carrying a bright, sky-lit feel. A luminous heritage pick, noted respectfully, said 'joh-VEE-nuh'.
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Jovina — Latin 'of Jove; belonging to Jupiter'

Variations

JovannaJovenaJovinah

Nicknames

JoVina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jovina mean?

Jovina is Latin for 'of Jove; belonging to Jupiter', the Roman king of the gods.

How do you pronounce Jovina?

It's said joh-VEE-nuh /dʒoʊˈviː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jovina a boy or girl name?

Jovina is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Jovina?

Jovina is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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