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Kirstina

Quick answerKirstina is a Scandinavian feminine form of the name Christian, derived from the Latin "Christianus," meaning "follower of Christ." The name combines the Latin root with the diminutive suffix "-ina," common in Nordic languages.

Latin · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#12,643
TrendVintage
Peak year1986
Syllables3
OriginLatin
LanguageScandinavian
CultureNordic
ReligionChristianity
Letters8
Numerology11 Chaldean 1
Global rank#507

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Kirstina

Kirstina is a Scandinavian feminine form of the name Christian, derived from the Latin "Christianus," meaning "follower of Christ." The name combines the Latin root with the diminutive suffix "-ina," common in Nordic languages.

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Etymology

Kirstina is a Scandinavian feminine form of the name Christian, derived from the Latin "Christianus," meaning "follower of Christ." The name combines the Latin root with the diminutive suffix "-ina," common in Nordic languages.

The name is primarily used in Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish cultures within Christian populations, with particular prevalence in Scandinavia during the 19th and 20th centuries. It remains a traditional Nordic name with historical usage among both royalty and common families throughout Northern Europe.

Kirstina currently ranks #12,643 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1986.

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