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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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
Chef Tina Defalco is busy making a spicy arrabbiata sauce in the kitchen at Mattoni, the Italian restaurant where she has worked for two years.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Tina Manos, 69, said she is concerned about the effect on the area’s economy, including oyster farms, the aquaculture industry and tourism.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 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 darts between them and runs to her room to hide.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
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