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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Tina hails from Norfolk, Va., where she co-led the relaunch of her high school newspaper.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
American actress Tina Fey hopes the latest installment of Netflix comedy "The Four Seasons" will inspire viewers to pick up the phone and check in with old friends.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
"To be clear, I am not pardoning Tina Peters, and I have never considered a pardon," Polis wrote in a lengthy Facebook post.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
He also promoted the GOP challenger to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Tina Forte, in 2024 as well as Bresnahan’s 2024 campaign.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
But wasting my time in class was a problem if I was going to make Tina understand what a great guy I was.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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