Christina

Christina is a feminine given name derived from the Latin Christianus, the feminine form of Christianus, meaning "follower of Christ." The name has been used across many cultures, with variants including Christine, Cristina, Kristina, and Cristine, among others. It is related to the names Christian, Kristian, and Christine.

Historically, Christina has been popular in Christian-majority regions and has been borne by saints and royalty, contributing to its enduring use. Saint Christina of Bolsena is among several early Christian martyrs associated with the name. Queen Christina of Sweden (1626–1689) is one of the best-known historical figures named Christina, noted for abdicating the throne and converting to Catholicism later in life. The name spread widely in Europe and has remained common in the United States, Latin America, and parts of Asia through modern times.

Notable people named Christina include Christina Aguilera, an American singer and performer; Christina Ricci, an American actress; Christina Applegate, an American actress; Christina Perri, an American singer-songwriter; Christina Rossetti, a 19th-century English poet; and Christina Onassis, a Greek shipping heiress. There are many other public figures with the name, as well as fictional characters bearing it, such as Christina Yang, a character on Grey's Anatomy.

Variants and related names include Christine, Cristina, and Kristina, which appear in different linguistic and cultural contexts.