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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."
"Her name "Christina" was derived from one of the Bonaparte family, Lady Dudley Stuart"
— Elisabeth Luther Cary, The Rossettis:Dante Gabriel and Christina (1900)
"When Christina Applegate looks back, she can recognize the signs."
— Alexis Soloski, Christina Applegate Pours One Out for ‘Dead to Me’ (2022)
"She was born on Christmas Day. I wanted to name her Holly. But with the last name of Wood, your mama wouldn't go for that. So we named her Christina."
— Richard Paul Evans, Finding Noel: A Novel (2006)
"Christina studied abroad in Spain for a year."
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Etymology
Shortened from Latin Chrīstiāna ("Christian woman"); doublet of Kirsten.
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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.
What is the meaning and origin of the name Christina?
Christina is a female given name of Greek origin meaning "follower of Christ." It is a feminine form related to the name Christian and has been used across many European languages for centuries.
What are common short forms of the name Christina?
Common short forms and nicknames for Christina include Chris, Christie, Tina, and Kristi, depending on regional and personal preference. These variations are used informally while Christina remains the full given name.
Is Christina the same name as Kristina or Christine?
Christina, Kristina, and Christine are all variant spellings or forms of the same underlying Greek-derived name meaning "follower of Christ." The differences are mainly due to language and regional spelling conventions rather than distinct meanings.
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