Christina

Christina (or Cristina) is a female given name. It is pronounced [kri-stee-nuh].[1]

Christina is a name with Greek roots that translates to "Christ's follower". It's a feminine version of the name Christian, which has its origins in the Latin word Christus, meaning "anointed one".[2] The name has been used for many saints. Celebrities with the name include Christina Aguilera, Christina Hendricks, Christina Ricci, Christina Applegate and Christina Milian.This name was ranked #629 on the US Popular Names in 2021.[3]

As Cristina, the name has been used for tropical cyclones in the Eastern Pacific Region.

People
  • Saint Christina of Persia, 6th century (feast day: March 13)
  • Saint Christina of Bolsena (Christina of Tyre, Christina the Great Martyr) (feast day: July 24)
  • Saint Christina the Astonishing (1150 – 1224) (feast day: July 24)
  • Christina of Denmark (1521 – 1590), Danish princess
  • Princess Christina of the Netherlands, Dutch princess
  • Christina of Sweden, Queen regnant 1632
  • Christina Applegate (born 1971), American actress
  • Christina Ingesdotter of Sweden, Swedish princess, died 1122
  • Christina Gyllenstierna (1494–1559), Swedish national heroine
  • Cristina Kirchner (born 1953), President of Argentina (2007- )
  • Christina Rossetti (1830–1894), English poet
  • Christina Aguilera , American singer
  • Christina Applegate(born 1971),American actress

References
  1. "Definition of Christina | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  2. "christina name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  3. "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
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