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Cristina
Cristina (name) means a female given name, the Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of "Christina.". Example: “Cristina moved to Madrid after finishing university.”
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A female given name, the Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of "Christina."
"Documentary filmmaker Cristina Ibarra is among the 25 fellows. Ibarra is known for creating narratives about Latino families living in borderland communities, the MacArthur website said."
— Amir Vera (2021)
"Cristina moved to Madrid after finishing university."
How to use Cristina
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA woman's first name, equivalent to "Christina" in English.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish Cristina, itself from Latin Christina.
Rhymes for Cristina
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What does “Cristina” mean?
The word “Cristina” means a female given name, the Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of "Christina.". In plain terms, a woman's first name, equivalent to "Christina" in English.
How do you use “Cristina” in a sentence?
Here is “Cristina” used in a sentence: “Cristina moved to Madrid after finishing university.”
What part of speech is “Cristina”?
“Cristina” is a name.
Where does the word “Cristina” come from?
The word “Cristina” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish Cristina, itself from Latin Christina.
Is “Cristina” a common word?
“Cristina” is an uncommon word in modern English.
