Crisanta
golden flower (Greek via Spanish)
Crisanta is a spanish / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 459, with 17,303 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
golden flower (Greek via Spanish)
Crisanta originates from the Greek name Chrysanthos, which entered the Hispanic naming tradition as Crisanto and Crisanta. In the Philippines, it was commonly adopted during the Spanish colonial period through the Catholic calendar of saints and floral naming customs. It remains a well-established traditional Filipino female name.
Crisanta is the Spanish feminine form of Crisanto, derived from the Ancient Greek name Chrysanthos, composed of 'chrysos' (gold) and 'anthos' (flower). It was introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to nicknames like 'Cris', 'Crissy', 'Santa', or 'Aning'. It is largely regarded as a classic or mature name in the Philippines.
Related forms
- Crisanta Spanish
- Chrysanthe Greek
- Crisante Italian
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Crisanta with common surname pairs
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How do I use Crisanta with two Filipino surnames?
Crisanta is the given name. The full name is Crisanta + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Crisanta a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Crisanta is number 459, with 17,303 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.