Christina
Christina is a Christian girl name of Latin, from Greek origin, meaning “Follower of Christ”.
| Meaning | Follower of Christ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin, from Greek |
| Pronunciation | kris-TEE-nuh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Christina
Christina is the feminine of the Latin Christianus, a Christian, ultimately from the Greek Christos, 'anointed one'. Early martyrs called Christina were venerated in Italy and the East, and the name was carried by Queen Christina of Sweden in the seventeenth century. It has been popular in English-speaking countries since the mid-twentieth century, along with its short forms Tina and Chrissy.
Is Christina a Christian name?
Christina is a Christian name meaning a follower of Christ; it is borne by several early saints, including Christina of Bolsena.
How popular is Christina?
Common internationally, though less fashionable for babies than in the 1970s and 1980s.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Christina mean?
Christina means 'Follower of Christ'. It is of Latin, from Greek origin.
Is Christina a Christian name?
Christina is a Christian name meaning a follower of Christ; it is borne by several early saints, including Christina of Bolsena.
How do you pronounce Christina?
Christina is pronounced kris-TEE-nuh.
Is Christina a boy or girl name?
Christina is usually a girl name.