Tina

Tina originated as a short form of names ending in the suffix -tina, most commonly Christina, Martina, and Valentina, all of which derive ultimately from Latin. Christina itself comes from the Latin Christianus, meaning follower of Christ, while Martina derives from the Roman family name Martinus, connected to Mars, the god of war. The name gained widespread independent use across Europe and the English-speaking world during the twentieth century, boosted in part by the fame of American singer Tina Turner. Cognates and related forms include Christina, Martina, Valentina, and the Latvian spelling Tīna.