Meaning & History
Justīne is the Latvian form of Justina, which ultimately derives from Justin via Latin Iustina, the feminine form of Iustinus (from Justus, meaning “just” or “righteous”). The name was borne by several early Christian saints and martyrs, including Saint Justina of Padua, a 4th-century martyr.
Etymology
The given name Justīne was first recorded in Latvia in 1819, according to Klāvs Siliņš' dictionary of Latvian personal names. It is cognate with French Justine and English Justina. The Latvian male counterpart is Justīns.
Cultural Significance
In Latvian naming tradition, Justīne is a relatively well-used feminine name, reflecting the influence of Christian saints' names in the Baltics. According to the Population Register of Latvia (2010), 713 persons bore Justīne as their only given name. Variants and related forms in other languages include Czech Justýna, Finnish Justiina, Hungarian Jusztina, and the diminutive Justy in English.
- Meaning: “just,” “righteous”
- Origin: Latin (via Latvian form of Justina)
- Type: Feminine given name
- Usage regions: Latvia
- Related names: Justina, Justine, Justin
Related Names
Sources: Wiktionary — Justīne