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Mariacristina

MAH-ree-uh-krih-STEE-nah

Letters

13

Syllables

5

Origin

Latin

Total Births

73

Peak Year

#8 in 1990

First Recorded

1971

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Royal & Regal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A compound name combining Maria (Hebrew for 'beloved', 'bitter', or 'sea of bitterness') and Cristina (Latin for 'follower of Christ'). It is a devotional name.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Queen Maria Cristina of Spain

    Regent of Spain and mother of Alfonso XIII.

  • Maria Cristina Landeira

    Argentine actress and model.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

DevoutElegantResilientKind

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