Pasquina

Pasquina is a diminutive form of Pasqua, which is the Italian word for Easter. The name's origin is directly tied to the Christian holiday, often given to girls born around the time of Easter. This practice was common in many Christian cultures, where names were chosen to reflect the circumstances of a child's birth or significant religious events.

While Pasqua itself is a direct translation of the holiday, Pasquina adds a diminutive suffix, making it sound more endearing or 'little Easter'. This naming convention is typical in Italian and other Romance languages, where suffixes are frequently used to create variations of names or to express affection.