Female Name
Santina
san.ˈtiː.na
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
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diminutives
ends in -ina
ends in -tina
feminine forms
historians
politics
saints
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
82/100
Meaning & Etymology
Santina is an Italian feminine given name derived from the Latin 'sanctus', meaning 'saint' or 'holy'. It is a feminine form of 'Santo' or a diminutive of 'Santino', both of which carry the connotation of 'little saint'. The name embodies a sense of sanctity and purity, often associated with religious or spiritual significance.
Etymology
Original Form:
Sanctus
Evolution:
From Latin 'sanctus' to Italian 'Santo' and 'Santino', then to the feminine diminutive 'Santina'.
Source:
Latin