Cristina
kris-TEE-nah
Popularity
#1381
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Spanish
Total Births
52,569
Peak Year
#1,780 in 1990
First Recorded
1906
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Cristina is a Spanish and Italian form of Christina, derived from the Latin 'Christianus,' meaning 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed.'
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner
Former President of Argentina.
Cristina Castaño
Spanish actress.
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