Cristina
Cristina 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 | krees-TEE-nah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Italy, Mexico, Romania |
Meaning and origin of Cristina
Cristina comes from the Latin Christiana, 'a Christian, follower of Christ', ultimately from the Greek Christos, 'anointed'. It was honoured through the legendary early martyr Saint Christina and later borne by royalty, including Queen Christina of Sweden. The name is used across Spain, Italy, Portugal and Latin America, with Cris and Tina as common short forms.
Is Cristina a Christian name?
Cristina is a Christian name by meaning, identifying its bearer as a follower of Christ, and it honours the early martyr Saint Christina.
How popular is Cristina?
A classic, widely used name in Spain, Italy and Latin America.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cristina mean?
Cristina means 'Follower of Christ'. It is of Latin, from Greek origin.
Is Cristina a Christian name?
Cristina is a Christian name by meaning, identifying its bearer as a follower of Christ, and it honours the early martyr Saint Christina.
How do you pronounce Cristina?
Cristina is pronounced krees-TEE-nah.
Is Cristina a boy or girl name?
Cristina is usually a girl name.