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English word origin

Etymology of Tina

Short form of Christina or of any female name ending in -tina, such as Martina or Albertina; frequently from Latin -ina

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Unnumbered source etymology

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name

A female given name. · A female given name from Ancient Greek. · A female given name from Latin. · A lake in Alaska, near/around Anchorage.

phrase

Alternative letter-case form of TINA (“there is no alternative”)

noun

Alternative letter-case form of tina (“crystal meth”).

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Short form of Christina or of any female name ending in -tina, such as Martina or Albertina; frequently from Latin -ina

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