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
- ↑ Definition of Christina | Dictionary.com (in en). www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ↑ christina name Meaning and Origin. babys.name. Retrieved 2023-03-16.[dead link]
- ↑ Popular Baby Names (in en). www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-16.