Christine (name)

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Christine
Pronunciation /krɪˈstn/ krist-EEN
GenderFemale
Origin
Word/name Greek via Latin, Hebrew
Derived from Hebrew word for Messiah
MeaningFollower of the Christ
Region of originWestern Europe
Other names
Related names Cristina, Christina, Kristine, Kristina, Kristiina, Krystyna

Christine is feminine given name of Greek origin. It is a name in regular usage in French, English, German, Scandinavian, Dutch, Irish, and Scottish cultures, [1] and it is often associated with the meaning "Follower of Christ." [2] Variants include: Christina , Kristin , Kristina , Kristine , Kristen , Kirsten , Khrystyna (Ukraine), Krystyna (Poland), Kristiina (Estonia & Finland), and Cristina (Spain, Portugal, Central & South America).

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In Estonia and Finland, the cognate is Kristiina . It is a popular name; for example, in 1968, it was the 14th most frequently-given name for girls in the United States. [1] [2]

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Sense and origin of the name

Generally, the name Christine or Christina is given in Christ's honor and in reference to Saint Christina of Bolsena (feast day: 24 July). There are other saints named Christine or Christina, including Christine of Persia (feast day: 13-14 March); Christina of Ancyra (feast day: 18 May), et alia.

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References

  1. 1 2 Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, Origin, and History of the Name Kristine." Behind the Name. Accessed on August 1, 2010.
  2. 1 2 "Origin and Meaning of the Name Kristine." BabyNames.com. Accessed on August 1, 2010.
  3. "Мученица Христи́на Владимирская, княгиня". azbyka.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  4. "St. Christina of Ancyra, Virginmartyr, who suffered under Emperor Decius | Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese".

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