Jestina

Jestina is a feminine name likely derived from the Latin name Justina, meaning 'just' or 'righteous.' The spelling variation with 'e' instead of 'u' gives it a connection to words like 'jest' or 'gesture,' potentially adding a connotation of liveliness or playfulness. While relatively rare in contemporary usage, Jestina has a vintage charm reminiscent of names popular in the early 20th century. The name has a rhythmic, three-syllable flow that ends with the popular feminine suffix '-ina.' Jestina offers an uncommon alternative to more familiar names like Justine or Christina, providing distinctiveness while maintaining conventional pronunciation patterns and a traditionally feminine sound.

Pronounced jes-TEE-nuh.

As of October 2026, Jestina ranked #11537 in US births in 2020 SSA, peaked at #3831 in 1924.