Christine (name)
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, and it is often associated with the meaning "Follower of Christ." Variants include: Christina, Kristin, Kristina, Kristine, Kristen, Kirsten, Khrystyna (Ukraine), Krystyna (Poland), Kristiina (Estonia & Finland), and Cristina (Spain, Portugal, Central & South America).
| Pronunciation | /krɪˈstiːn/ krist-EEN |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Greek via Latin, Hebrew Derived from Hebrew word for Messiah |
| Meaning | Anointed |
| Region of origin | Western Europe |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Cristina, Christina, Kristine, Kristina, Kristiina, Krystyna |
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.
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