Stina

Stina is a Nordic abbreviation of Christina or Kristina and thus means 'the Christian' or 'follower of Christ'. Occasionally, Stina is also used as a diminutive for other names ending in '-stina', such as Augustina ('the Exalted') and Ernestina ('the Serious').

What does the name Stina mean?

Stina, as a Nordic diminutive of Christina or Kristina, carries the meaning 'the Christian' or 'follower of Christ'. Additionally, the name is sometimes used for other names ending in '-stina', such as Augustina ('the Exalted') and Ernestina ('the Serious'). Stina is primarily common in Sweden but can also be found in other Nordic countries like Norway, Denmark, and Finland, as well as in Germany, especially in the northern regions. A related variant is Stine, which is particularly popular in Denmark and Norway.

Where does the name Stina come from?

The name Stina, like the variant Christina, has its origins in the ancient Greek word 'christós', which means 'the anointed one' or 'the Messiah'. This developed into the ancient Greek name 'Christianos', meaning 'follower of Christ', and finally the Latin form Christianus.

How do you pronounce Stina?

The sound and pronunciation of Stina are clear and two-syllable. In German, the name is pronounced as 'Sti-na' [ˈstiːna], starting with a distinctive consonant cluster that gives the name structure. The long 'I' sound in the first syllable adds brightness, while the open 'a' at the end gently rounds off the sound. Stina conveys a Nordic, straightforward impression - factual, fresh, and simultaneously feminine.

When is the name day of Stina?

The name day for Stina is celebrated on February 13, June 22, July 24, November 6, and December 27.

Popularity

In Germany, Stina is a fairly sought-after name. Currently, it ranks 960th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2011 at rank 528. Over the past ten years, Stina has been given as a first name about 450 times, placing it 924th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 855th.

Nicknames & pet names

Bini / Ina / Steinchen / Sti / Sti-sti / Stilo / Stin / Stinalein / Stinchen / Stinerle / Stinetti / Stini / Stini-Bieni / Stinie / Stinli / Stino / Stinole / Stiny / Tina / Tini

Famous people

• Nea-Stina Liljedahl (football player from Finland)
• Stina (character) (person from Astrid Lindgren's 'Vacation on Salkrokan')
• Stina Aronson (Swedish writer)
• Stina Berg (Swedish actress)
• Stina Blackstenius (Swedish football player)
• Stina Ekblad (Swedish actress)
• Stina Gardell (swimmer from Sweden)
• Stina Hofgard Nilsen (Norwegian skier)
• Stina Leicht (American writer)
• Stina Lykke Petersen (Danish football player)
• Stina Martini (figure skater from Austria)
• Stina Nilsson (Swedish skier)
• Stina Nordenstam (Swedish singer-songwriter)
• Stina Rautelin (actress from Finland)
• Stina Segerström (football player from Sweden)
• Stina Troest (hurdler from Denmark)
• Stina Viktorsson (Swedish curler)
• Stina Wirsen (Swedish illustrator)
• Stina Wollter (Swedish artist)
• Zarah Leander (real name: Sara Stina Hedberg) (Swedish actress and singer)