Kristina
Kristina is a Christian girl name of Latin, via Scandinavian and Slavic origin, meaning “Follower of Christ”.
| Meaning | Follower of Christ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin, via Scandinavian and Slavic |
| Pronunciation | krih-STEE-nah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Sweden, Croatia, Lithuania, Russia |
Meaning and origin of Kristina
Kristina is the Scandinavian, Slavic and Baltic form of Christina, from the Latin christianus, 'Christian, follower of Christ', ultimately from the Greek Christos, 'anointed'. Saint Christina, an early martyr, gave it church use. Queen Kristina of Sweden, who abdicated in 1654 and converted to Catholicism, is its most famous historic bearer. The name spread widely through Eastern Europe in the twentieth century.
Is Kristina a Christian name?
Kristina is explicitly Christian in meaning, declaring the bearer a follower of Christ, and is honoured through early martyrs named Christina.
How popular is Kristina?
Common in Scandinavia, the Baltic countries and the Balkans, especially among women born before 2000.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kristina mean?
Kristina means 'Follower of Christ'. It is of Latin, via Scandinavian and Slavic origin.
Is Kristina a Christian name?
Kristina is explicitly Christian in meaning, declaring the bearer a follower of Christ, and is honoured through early martyrs named Christina.
How do you pronounce Kristina?
Kristina is pronounced krih-STEE-nah.
Is Kristina a boy or girl name?
Kristina is usually a girl name.