Girl
Scandinavian / Latin
3 syllables
Kristina
kris-TEE-nuh
/krɪsˈtiː.nə/
"Follower of Christ" — a Slavic and Scandinavian Christine with strong, clear elegance
Kristina is the Scandinavian and Slavic form of Christina, derived from the Latin Christiana meaning follower of Christ. It was the name of the famous 17th-century Queen Christina of Sweden, who abdicated her throne and converted to Catholicism. The name was widely used in the US through the 1970s and 1980s as a slightly more exotic alternative to Christina, and remains familiar across Central and Eastern Europe today.
Quick Facts
Letters8
SyllablesKris · ti · na
GenderGirl
OriginScandinavian / Latin
Root WordChristiana
MeaningFollower of Christ
PopularityFamiliar
Peak Year1985
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayJuly 24
Nicknames
KrisTinaKristiIna
About the Name Kristina
Kristina means follower of Christ, as a Scandinavian and Slavic form of Christina. It shares its meaning with Christine, Kirsten, and Kristen.
Christina is the Latin and English form, while Kristina is the Scandinavian and Slavic variant. Both are beautiful and share the same meaning.
Kristina peaked in the 1980s and has declined since, but it remains widely used in Scandinavian, Russian, and Eastern European countries.
Kris, Tina, and Kristi are the most common nicknames. Ina is an elegant, slightly unusual short form.
Kristina Marie, Kristina Rose, and Kristina Elise are smooth, pleasing combinations. Kristina Vera leans into the name's Slavic character.
Queen Christina of Sweden (1626-1689) is the most historically significant bearer — a brilliant, eccentric monarch who abdicated to pursue intellectual and religious freedom.
Personality of Kristina
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Kristina
Creativity
70%
Elegance
78%
Independence
80%
Intelligence
78%
Strength
76%
Warmth
72%
Famous People Named Kristina
Q
Queen Christina of Sweden
17th-century Swedish queen who abdicated, converted to Catholicism, and moved to Rome
K
Kristina Pimenova
Russian model and actress, one of the most recognisable child models in the world
K
Kristina Shannon
American model and television personality known for The Girls Next Door
Middle Names for Kristina
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Kristina
Kristina Marie
Kristina Rose
Kristina Elise
Kristina Vera
Kristina Mila
Kristina Sofia
Kristina Irena
Kristina Nicole
Kristina Louise
Kristina Claire
Names Similar to Kristina
Similar Sound
Similar Meaning
Sibling Name Ideas
History of Kristina
1626
Queen Christina is born in Stockholm; she will become the most famous Kristina in history
1654
Queen Christina abdicates her throne in a stunning act of independence
1970s
Kristina grows in US popularity as Scandinavian and Eastern European naming fashions spread
1985
Kristina peaks in US use, popular alongside Christina and Christine
Numerology & Symbolism of Kristina
2
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
1
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Capricorn
9
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Royal Blue
💎
Lucky Stone
Lapis Lazuli
🌸
Lucky Flower
Iris
Kristina Around the World
How Kristina is written in different languages and scripts
كريستينا
Arabic
クリスティーナ
Japanese
Кристина
Russian
크리스티나
Korean
克里斯蒂娜
Chinese
Κριστίνα
Greek
क्रिस्टीना
Hindi
קריסטינה
Hebrew
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