Cristina

The name Cristina means "This name derives from the Latin “Christianus,” meaning “Christian, follower of Christ.” The term “Christ” was applied to Jesus by early Greek-speaking Christians. In turn, the name derives from the Ancient Greek “khrī́ō ‎(χρῑ́ω) -tos ‎(-τος) khrīstós ‎(χρῑστός),” meaning “Messiah or Christ.” It is an epithet of Jesus of Nazareth, to be rubbed on, used as ointment or salve” (Hebrew translation of “Māšîaḥ,” commonly spelled in English “messiah” (Arabic: al-Masīḥ), which also means “anointed.” Messiah is used as a title for Jesus in the New Testament. Christian in the 17th and 18th-centuries was a famous female first name in Scotland. 1) Saint Christina of Persia, also Martyr Christina of Persia, is venerated as a Christian martyr of the 6th-century. Her feast day is on 13 March. 2) Saint Christina of Bolsena, also known as Christina of Tyre, or in the Eastern Orthodox Church as Christina, the Great Martyr, is venerated as a Christian martyr of the 3rd-century. 3) Christina the Astonishing (1150–1224) was a Christian holy-woman born in Brustem (near Sint-Truiden, Belgium). She was considered a saint in contemporary times. Christian in the 17th and 18th-centuries was a popular female first name in Scotland.". It is derived from khrī́ō ‎-tos > khrīstós > Khristianós.

Cristina has greek origin. The name comes from khrī́ō ‎-tos > khrīstós > Khristianós.

Cristina is primarily a girl's name.

Cristina is pronounced "/krɪsˈtiː.nə/" in es.

Cristina is less common but familiar. It is a unique choice that stands out.

Cristina is commonly used in danish, finnish, german, italian, middle english, norwegian, old swedish, portuguese, romanian, spanish, swedish and other cultures.