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Justine Pronunciation

Justine is pronounced jus-TEEN /dʒʌsˈtin/High

Meaning: Just, fair, righteous; French feminine of Justin, from Latin JustusHigh

In 30 seconds: Justice, in a French gown: Justine is the feminine of Justin — 'fair and upright' — a saint, a Durrell novel, and a 1980s-American favorite. Virtue with continental polish.

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Origin HighFrench, Latin

MeaningJust, fair, righteous; French feminine of Justin, from Latin Justus

U.S. rank (2024)#3527 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births44 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1988

Total births (all-time)≈ 38,168

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Justine is the French feminine of Justin — Latin Justus, 'just, fair, upright' — borne by an early saint and martyr, and by literary heroines from Sade's tragic Justine to Durrell's Alexandrian muse. It charted strongly in 1980s America beside Christine and Kristine.

Today it is uncommon, reading as a polished Gen-X classic with revival potential alongside Josephine and Clementine. Virtue at the root, France on the label.

Did you know? Lawrence Durrell named the opening novel of his Alexandria Quartet 'Justine' for its enigmatic heroine — the just-named woman who is anything but simple.

Overall data confidence 95%

Behind the Name — Justine — etymology

Variations

JustinaJustyneGiustina

Nicknames

JusTina

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If you like Justine…

Christine— the fellow French -ine 80s favorite

Josephine— a companion -ine classic in revival

Celine— another elegant French -ine name

Justina— the Latinate sister form

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Justine?

Justine is pronounced jus-TEEN (/dʒʌsˈtin/). Press play above to hear Justine said aloud.

How do you say Justine?

Justine is said jus-TEEN (/dʒʌsˈtin/). Press play above to hear Justine said aloud.

What does the name Justine mean?

Justine is the French feminine of Justin, from Latin Justus, meaning 'just, fair, upright'.

Is Justine a boy or girl name?

Justine is a girl's name.

How popular is Justine?

Justine is uncommon for newborns today, a polished Gen-X classic.