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Christina

krihs-TEE-nuh

Christina (name) means a female given name of Greek origin, meaning "follower of Christ.". Example: “Christina studied abroad in Spain for a year.”

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A female given name of Greek origin, meaning "follower of Christ."

"Christina studied abroad in Spain for a year."

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Etymology

Shortened from Latin Chrīstiāna ("Christian woman"); doublet of Kirsten.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for Christina

Ina mina gina Tina Dina nina fina Lina Zina Rina China Elina

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Christina” mean?

The word “Christina” means a female given name of Greek origin, meaning "follower of Christ.".

How do you pronounce “Christina”?

“Christina” is pronounced krihs-TEE-nuh (/kɹɪsˈtiːnə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Christina” in a sentence?

Here is “Christina” used in a sentence: “Christina studied abroad in Spain for a year.”

What part of speech is “Christina”?

“Christina” is a name.

Where does the word “Christina” come from?

The word “Christina” comes from Latin. Shortened from Latin Chrīstiāna ("Christian woman"); doublet of Kirsten.

Is “Christina” a common word?

“Christina” is a fairly common word in modern English.