The baby name Justene is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced juhs-TEEN (IPA: /dʒʌˈstiːn/).
The baby name Justene is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced juhs-TEEN (IPA: /dʒʌˈstiːn/).
Justene is English, Latin in Origin.
Justene is a modern English variant of Justine, the French feminine form of Latin Justina, itself from the Roman cognomen Justinus, derived from iustus (“just, fair, righteous”). The core meaning is “just” or “upright,” with moral overtones of equity and integrity.
The spelling Justene appears in English-speaking countries from the late 20th century as a phonetic respelling mirroring the long -een sound of Justine and Justina. While less common than Justine - popular in France in the 19th century and in the U.S./UK during the 1970s–80s - Justene offers a distinctive twist without altering pronunciation. Related forms include Justine, Justina, Justyna (Polish), Giustina (Italian), Justyne/Justeen (modern variants), and masculine counterparts Justin and Justus. The name shares a hagiographical legacy with saints named Justina and Justin, lending it a classical, virtuous resonance.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| ZA | 0 | #472 | 3 | 14,421 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| United States | Girls | 2010 | #918 | 5 | 9,789 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,128 | 14 | 25,928 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 |
Justene is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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