Justina
juh-STEE-nuh
A name built on the idea of justice and fairness.
Meaning
Justina comes from the Latin root justus, meaning “just” or “fair.” It is the feminine form of Justin, and related forms in the excerpts include Justine and Justinian. In Christian-name tradition, it was also associated with St. Justina, a virgin martyr and saint of Padua.
Origin
Latinfeminine
Fun fact
In the excerpted tradition, St. Justina of Padua was linked with the unicorn as a symbol of purity.
Confidence: sourced. Sources: History of Christian Names, Girls' Names and Name-Day and Birthday Book.