Christina
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Christina
Christina derives from the Latin name Christiana, the feminine form of Christianus, which means "follower of Christ" and is rooted in the Greek word Christos (Χριστός).
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Etymology
Christina derives from the Latin name Christiana, the feminine form of Christianus, which means "follower of Christ" and is rooted in the Greek word Christos (Χριστός). The name became widespread across Christian cultures throughout Europe and the Americas, particularly prominent in Western Christianity during the Medieval period and Renaissance, with notable historical figures including Queen Christina of Sweden.
Christina currently ranks #770 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1985.
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