Faustina
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Faustina is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “Faustina is a Latin name meaning 'fortunate' or 'lucky.' It is the feminine form of Faustinus, derived from the Roman name Faustus.”. It currently ranks #4917 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1924.
What Faustina Means
“Faustina is a Latin name meaning 'fortunate' or 'lucky.' It is the feminine form of Faustinus, derived from the Roman name Faustus.”
The Story of Faustina
Whispers of ancient Rome carry this name, a promise of fortune and grace for your daughter's path.
Faustina is a Latin name meaning 'fortunate' or 'lucky,' directly derived from the Roman family name Faustus. It rose to prominence in the second century CE with Empress Annia Galeria Faustina the Elder, wife of Emperor Antoninus Pius, whose image graced Roman coinage. Later, the name was sanctified by figures like Saint Faustina Kowalska, securing its passage through Christian Europe and beyond.
When you speak 'Faustina,' it feels like a soft, flowing current, carrying the weight of history with serene grace. It is a name for the daughter you hope will walk through life with an innate sense of good fortune, a quiet confidence that circumstances will favor her. Writing it on her birth announcement feels like a blessing, a deep wish for a life rich with serendipity.
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Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Saint Faustina Kowalska
Polish nun and Catholic saint; promoted Divine Mercy devotion
Annia Galeria Faustina the Elder
Roman Empress and wife of Antoninus Pius
Personality Traits
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Peak Year
#38 in 1924
Total Births
1,785
First Recorded
1890
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