Contrina is a unique, female given name of Latin origin. Derived from the word 'contritio', meaning repentance or sorrow, it was once used by early Christians as a name for penitent saints. However, Contrina can also be seen as a variant spelling of Contarina, an Italian surname derived from the Latin 'contrarius', meaning opposite or adverse. Today, Contrina is a rare and distinctive name, often associated with individuals who stand out due to its uniqueness.
The name Contrina had variable popularity between 1968 and 1984, with peaks of 19 births in 1979 and steady declines thereafter.