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Justina

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Pronounced juss-TEE-nah /dʒʌsˈti.nɑ/High

Meaning: Just, fair, righteous; Latin feminine of Justus, the sister form of JustineHigh

In 30 seconds: Justice with a Latin lilt: Justina is the -ina sister of Justine — 'just, fair, upright' — an early martyr-saint's name and a Spanish, Italian, and Polish classic. Virtue in three flowing syllables.
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Origin HighLatin
MeaningJust, fair, righteous; Latin feminine of Justus, the sister form of Justine
U.S. rank (2025)#4030 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births36 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 12,239

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199018822025

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

Justina is the Latin feminine of Justus — 'just, fair, upright' — the sister form of French Justine, borne by early Christian martyrs (St. Justina of Padua, of Antioch). It is a steady classic in Spanish, Italian, Polish, and Scandinavian naming.

In the U.S. it appears across Latino and Eastern European families. Uncommon, virtuous at the root, and warmly continental.

Did you know? St. Justina of Padua, an early martyr, became the patron of the great Venetian victory at Lepanto in 1571 — her feast day still marks the battle that turned back an empire.
Overall data confidence 92%
Behind the Name — Justina — etymology

Variations

JustineGiustinaJustyna

Nicknames

TinaJusty

Famous Bearers

  • ★Justina Machado (1972-)
    American actress known for Six Feet Under and One Day at a Time
  • ★Justina Valentine (1987-)
    American rapper and television personality

If you like Justina…

Justine— the French sister form
Christina— a fellow -ina virtue classic
Valentina— the companion grand -ina name
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Selina— a fellow Latin choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Justina mean?

Justina is the Latin feminine of Justus, meaning 'just, fair, upright'.

How do you pronounce Justina?

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

Is Justina a boy or girl name?

Justina is a girl's name.

How popular is Justina?

Justina is an uncommon name in the U.S., classic across Latin and Slavic cultures.

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