Jantina
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Jantina
Jantina is a feminine form of the name Jantin or a diminutive derivative of Jantje, ultimately derived from the Latin name Janus, meaning "gateway" or "passage," with the suffix "-ina" adding a feminine diminutive quality.
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Etymology
Jantina is a feminine form of the name Jantin or a diminutive derivative of Jantje, ultimately derived from the Latin name Janus, meaning "gateway" or "passage," with the suffix "-ina" adding a feminine diminutive quality. The name is primarily used in Dutch and Frisian cultures, with historical prevalence in the Netherlands and northern European regions, particularly among Protestant communities.
Jantina currently ranks #92 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1947.
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