Latin/Slavic · Girl name
Kristina
“follower of Christ”
About the name Kristina
Kristina is a girl’s name ultimately derived from the Latin ‘Christianus’, meaning ‘follower of Christ’. The form Kristina is used in various Slavic and Scandinavian languages, as well as in Lithuanian. The name is related to Christina, which has been borne by several saints, including Saint Christina of Bolsena, a Christian martyr. Queen Kristina of Sweden, who reigned in the seventeenth century, is a notable historical bearer; she famously abdicated her throne and converted to Catholicism.
- Meaning
- follower of Christ
- Origin
- Latin/Slavic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- kris-TEE-na(3 syl.)
Middle names for Kristina
- Kristina Marie
- Kristina Anne
- Kristina Joy
- Kristina Sofia
- Kristina Claire
Questions about Kristina
- What does Kristina mean?
- Kristina is a Latin name meaning "follower of Christ".
- How do you pronounce Kristina?
- Kristina is pronounced kris-TEE-na, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Kristina?
- Variants of Kristina include Christina, Kristin, Kristine.
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