Christina - girls name

Christina name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 87%

Christina name meaning:

The name Christina is of Greek origin and means "follower of Christ" or "anointed one." It is a feminine form of the name Christian. The name holds strong religious connotations, as it is derived from the Greek word "christos," meaning "anointed one" or "messiah." In Christianity, Christ is referred to as the anointed one, and followers are called Christians. Thus, the name Christina signifies a woman who is devoted to her faith and seeks to emulate the teachings of Christ.

People with the name Christina are often described as compassionate, caring, and selfless individuals. They are known for their strong moral values and dedication to helping others. These women are often seen as trustworthy and reliable, and they strive to bring peace and harmony into their relationships and communities. With a name meaning "follower of Christ," Christina embodies qualities of faith, strength, and love, making it a powerful and meaningful name for a girl.

Origin: Latin

Form of Christopher. Christ-bearer.

Related names

Christopher , Chris , Chrissy , Christa, Christina , Christof, Christofer , Christoff, Christoforus, Christophe, Christophoros, Christy , Chrystal, Cris, Cristobal, Cristoforo, Cristy, Khristopher, Kitt , Kristof , Kristofer, Kristoff, Kristoffer, Kristofor, Kristopher , Krystof, Krystopher, Krzysztof , Risto

Other girls names beginning with C

Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 734 out of 5581

51 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    -232
  • 5yrs

    -235
  • 1yr

    87

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

  • Scotland (442)

Historical popularity of Christina

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