Italian/Spanish · Girl name
Cristina
“follower of Christ”
About the name Cristina
Cristina is the Italian and Spanish form of Christina, ultimately derived from the Latin Christianus, meaning follower of Christ. The name has been borne by several saints, including Saint Christina of Bolsena, an early Christian martyr venerated in central Italy. Cristina is also used in Portuguese-speaking countries. In Italy, Cristina Trivulzio di Belgiojoso was a notable writer, journalist, and supporter of the Italian unification movement. The English form is Christina, while Kristina is common in Scandinavian countries. The name remains in use across Europe and Latin America.
- Meaning
- follower of Christ
- Origin
- Italian/Spanish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- kree-STEE-nah(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
- Christina
- Kristina
- Cristiana
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Middle names for Cristina
- Cristina Maria
- Cristina Rose
- Cristina Grace
- Cristina Elena
- Cristina Sofia
Questions about Cristina
- What does Cristina mean?
- Cristina is an Italian name meaning "follower of Christ".
- How do you pronounce Cristina?
- Cristina is pronounced kree-STEE-nah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Cristina?
- Variants of Cristina include Christina, Kristina, Cristiana.
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