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Cristela

kris-TEL-uh

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Latin

Total Births

617

Peak Year

#17 in 1992

First Recorded

1917

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A combination of Christina and Stella; Christina means 'follower of Christ' and Stella means 'star'.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Cristela Alonzo

    American comedian, actress, writer and producer

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Personality Traits

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