Tina

The female first name Tina is a short form of names that end in '-tina', such as Bettina ('God is perfection'), Christina ('the Christian'), Martina ('the one dedicated to Mars'), or Valentina ('the strong one'). Less commonly, Tina also serves as a short form of names that begin with 'Tina-', such as the Georgian name Tinatin ('the ray of sunshine').

What does the name Tina mean?

The female first name Tina is a short form of names that end in '-tina', such as Bettina ('God is perfection'), Christina ('the Christian'), Martina ('the one dedicated to Mars'), or Valentina ('the strong one'). Less commonly, Tina also serves as a short form of names that begin with 'Tina-', such as the Georgian name Tinatin ('the ray of sunshine'). Although the name Tina originally served only as a short or pet form, it is now widely recognized as an independent first name in most countries and language areas. The name Tina is particularly common in German and English-speaking regions. With 1.2 million name bearers, it ranks among the most frequent female first names in the world. Notable bearers include the German journalist and TV presenter Tina Hassel, the German actress Tina Ruland, and the American-Swiss singer Tina Turner († 2023). Variants and pet forms of Tina include Tinchen, Tine, Tini, and Tinka.

Where does the name Tina come from?

Etymology Tina is a female first name of ancient Hebrew and Latin origin with meanings such as 'the Christian' or 'the one dedicated to Mars' and others. Ancient Hebrew Latin languages American German English Georgian Italian Scandinavian

How do you pronounce Tina?

Sound & pronunciation of Tina: The name Tina is two syllables and clearly structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'Ti-na' [ˈtiːna], with the first syllable having a long 'i' that contributes to its bright sound. The open 'a' at the end provides a soft finish. Tina appears simple and timeless - friendly, light, and present.

When is the name day of Tina?

The name day for Tina is on May 14 and July 28.

Popularity

Tina is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 519th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 1980, when it reached 32nd place. In the last ten years, Tina has been given as a first name about 910 times, placing it 544th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 574th.

Nicknames & pet names

Clementine / Nana / Ti / Tin / Tinana / Tinchen / Tindruella / Tindurella / Tine / Tinebiene / Tinele / Tineli / Tini / Tinibieni / Tinibini / Tinihouse / Tiniwini / Tinka / Tinle / Tinnitus / Tino / Tinosch / Tinosko / Tinsch / Tinschka / Tinschke / Tinsess / Tinte / Tinti / Tinto / Tinushe / Tiny / TinyTina / Tinzge / Titi / Tito / Tyna

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Famous people

• Tina Albanese (American film producer)
• Tina Bachmann (biathlete)
• Tina Bara (German photographer)
• Tina Barrett (American golfer)
• Tina Blau-Lang (Austrian painter)
• Tina Bordihn (actress & director)
• Tina Bru (Norwegian politician)
• Tina Charles (American basketball player)
• Tina Cohen-Chang (character from Glee)
• Tina Cole (American actress)
• Tina Cousins (English singer)
• Tina Dico (Danish pop singer and songwriter)
• Tina Dutta (Indian actress)
• Tina Enstrom (Swedish ice hockey player)
• Tina Iheagwam (Nigerian sprinter)
• Tina Krause (American model)
• Tina Lund (American equestrian)
• Tina Majorino (American actress)
• Tina Maze (Slovenian winter sports athlete)
• Tina Mendelsohn (TV presenter, journalist, and filmmaker)