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Cristina

kris-TEE-nah

Popularity

#1381

falling

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.'

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Numerology

9

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.

Personality Traits

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