Tine

Tine is a Scandinavian feminine short form of names ending in -tine, most commonly Kristine, itself derived from the Latin Christianus, meaning follower of Christ or anointed one, ultimately rooted in the Greek Christos. In Norway and Denmark it functions as an independent given name rather than merely a nickname, and has been in steady everyday use throughout the twentieth century. In Slovene tradition Tine serves as a masculine diminutive of names such as Martin, from the Latin Martinus, connected to the Roman god Mars. Related forms include Tina, Kristine, and Martine.