Cristina
follower of Christ (Latin via Spanish)
Cristina is a spanish / biblical girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 27, with 117,574 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
follower of Christ (Latin via Spanish)
Cristina derives from the Latin name Christiana, which comes from the Greek Christos ('the anointed one'). It entered Philippine naming traditions during the Spanish colonial period through Catholic Christianization and remains one of the most widely used traditional female names across generations.
Cristina is the standard Spanish and Italian form of Christina, derived from the Latin feminine name Christiana, meaning 'a Christian' or 'follower of Christ'.
Name character
In the Philippines
Widely used both as a standalone first name and in the classic compound 'Maria Cristina'. Common Filipino nicknames include Cris, Tina, and Tin-Tin.
Related forms
- Cristina Spanish
- Christina English
- Christine French
- Cristina Italian
- Cristina Portuguese
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Cristina with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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How do I use Cristina with two Filipino surnames?
Cristina is the given name. The full name is Cristina + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Cristina a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Cristina is number 27, with 117,574 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.