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Christina

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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.

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  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.[permanent dead link]
  3. "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-16.