Albertina, of Latin origin, means "noble and bright." It is a feminine given name that was quite popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The name Albertina is derived from the masculine name Albert, which is itself a diminutive of Adalbert, a Germanic name meaning "noble and bright." Albertina is often associated with intelligence and sophistication due to its roots. It has been used by several notable figures throughout history, including Albertina Kaiser (1836-1901), a German operatic soprano, and Albertina Carri (born 1973), an Argentine writer and filmmaker. The name Albertina is often shortened to the nickname Bertina or Tina. It has two standard variations in other languages:Albertine in French and Albertoina in Italian.
The name Albertina saw a peak in popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with years like 1917, 1922, and 1925 seeing over 30 births each. However, its usage has significantly declined since then, with only 5 births recorded in each of the past three years (2018-2020). Overall, there have been a total of 1651 births named Albertina from 1880 to 2020.