What is the origin of the name Kristina?

Kristina is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Kristina?

Kristina is currently ranked #1732 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Kristina?

Kristina is pronounced kris-TEE-nə.

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Kristina

kris-TEE-nə

Popularity

#1732

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

136,992

Peak Year

#5,584 in 1985

First Recorded

1915

Style

Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Kristina is a variant of Christina, derived from the Latin *Christianus*, meaning 'follower of Christ'.

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Kris Tina Kristi

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

Kristina Bachman
American singer-songwriter.

Nicknames

Kris Tina Kristi

Spelling Variations

Christina Kristine Cristina

Similar Names

Olivia Isabella Sofia

Personality Traits

KindCompassionateCreativeGentle

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