Etymology

Christina

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Today it means: A female given name from Ancient Greek. Full definition →

Latin Chrīstiāna
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  1. Latin · derived fromChrīstiāna“Christian (woman)”
  2. English todayChristina

Name of an early martyr, shortened from Latin Chrīstiāna (“Christian (woman)”). Doublet of Kirsten.

Words from the same roots

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Christiana

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