Bettina, also spelled Betina, is a female name predominantly found in the Italian and German languages. This name has various interpreted meanings and origins.

Bettina
GenderFemale
Other names
Related namesElizabeth, Tina, Beth

In Italian, Bettina originated as a diminutive of the names Elisabetta and Benedetta. Benedetta is the Italian feminine form of Benedict, meaning "Blessed," while Elisabetta is the Italian form of Elizabeth, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Elisheva or Elisheba, meaning "my God is an oath".[citation needed]

The name has several variations, including Bettine, and though it is a diminutive itself, it can be shortened to Betty, Bette, Ina, or Tina.

People

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Fictional characters

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  • Bettina, a recurring character in the TV series Six Feet Under, played by Kathy Bates
  • Bettina Peterson, in the film Cast Away, the woman to whom Tom Hank's character delivers a package at the end

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