The baby name Bethina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /bɛˈθiːnə/ (beh-THEE-nuh),/ˈbɛθɪnə/ (BETH-i-nuh).
The baby name Bethina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /bɛˈθiːnə/ (beh-THEE-nuh),/ˈbɛθɪnə/ (BETH-i-nuh).
Bethina is Hebrew, Italian in Origin.
Bethina is a rare feminine given name that likely blends Beth - an English short form of Elizabeth - with the affectionate -ina ending, or represents a lighter spelling of Bettina/Betina. Through Elizabeth (from Hebrew Elisheva), it inherits the meaning “my God is an oath” or “pledged to God,” sometimes interpreted as “God’s promise.” The name’s sound keeps the familiar Beth while adding a lilting finish, yielding a gentle, international feel.
Usage remains uncommon in English-speaking countries, where Bethina appears sporadically in the 20th and 21st centuries, while its close cousin Bettina enjoyed wider recognition in Italy, Germany, and Austria in the 18th–19th centuries (e.g., Bettina von Arnim). Common variants and related forms include Bettina, Betina, Bettine, Bethena, and the root Elizabeth, alongside cognates Elisabetta (Italian) and Elisabeth (German/Scandinavian). Potential nicknames are Beth, Tina, and Ina, offering flexible everyday options without losing the name’s classic ancestry.
Bethina is a rare find. Across 19 countries, we found 70 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD | 0 | #102 | 1 | 2,130 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| DK | 0 | #204 | 3 | 5,198 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #304 | 13 | 7,429 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| BR | 0 | #359 | 2 | 5,969 | |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #559 | 2 | 11,671 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #925 | 17 | 12,708 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 4 | 14,861 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,232 | 5 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,261 | 7 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Bethina is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:
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