Nordic/Germanic · Girl name
Krista
“feminine form of Christian; anointed”
About the name Krista
Krista is a feminine given name primarily used in Scandinavian and German-speaking countries. It is a short form of Christina or Christa, both of which ultimately derive from the Latin ‘Christus’, meaning ‘anointed’ or ‘Christian’. Krista is especially common in Finland, Estonia, and Sweden. Notable bearers include Krista Allen, an American actress, and Krista Siegfrids, a Finnish singer. The name is related to other variants such as Christa and Christina, all sharing the same etymological root.
- Meaning
- feminine form of Christian; anointed
- Origin
- Nordic/Germanic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- KRIS-tah(2 syl.)
Middle names for Krista
- Krista Marie
- Krista Ann
- Krista Sofia
- Krista Lynn
- Krista Rose
Questions about Krista
- What does Krista mean?
- Krista is a Nordic name meaning "feminine form of Christian; anointed".
- How do you pronounce Krista?
- Krista is pronounced KRIS-tah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Krista?
- Variants of Krista include Christa.
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