Tina
noun
a female given name.
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Tina
American
[tee-nuh]
/ ˈti nə /
noun
tina
British
/ ˈtiːnə /
noun
Etymology
Origin of tina
C21: so called because it is commonly bought in ( six ) teen ( ths ) of an ounce
Example Sentences
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Jackson, of “Pulp Fiction” and Marvel fame, said sanctuaries are willing to take in Tina and Billy.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
Tina, who is also in her 20s and comes from Rasht, told the BBC that she saw young people on duty in a square in the city on 14 March.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Tina isn’t showing signs of discomfort and remains “bright and engaged” and “greets her keepers,” according to the zoo.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
The zoo said it wasn’t possible to bring in more elephants, so it made the “difficult decision” to relocate Billy and Tina, according to a statement from last year.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
At last Tina handed the baby to Branwell.
From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg
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