Christina
follower of Christ (Latin/Greek)
Christina is a english / biblical girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 427, with 19,115 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
follower of Christ (Latin/Greek)
Christina comes from the Latin 'Christiana', meaning 'follower of Christ'. In the Philippines, it exists alongside the Hispanic 'Cristina' and is a classic, enduring Christian given name across generations.
Derived from the Latin name 'Christiana', the feminine form of 'Christianus', meaning 'a Christian' or 'follower of Christ', ultimately rooted in the Greek 'Christos' (anointed). While the Spanish form 'Cristina' was introduced earlier, the spelling 'Christina' gained widespread use during the American period and remains standard.
Name character
In the Philippines
Very common in the Philippines, frequently shortened to Tin, Tina, Tintin, Chris, or Christy. Often used in compound names like Maria Christina or paired with modern middle names.
Related forms
- Cristina Spanish
- Christine French
- Cristina Italian
- Christine German
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Christina with common surname pairs
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How do I use Christina with two Filipino surnames?
Christina is the given name. The full name is Christina + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Christina a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Christina is number 427, with 19,115 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.