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Cristina

Cristina is a feminine given name used in a variety of languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian, Greek, and others. It is a variant of Christina, which ultimately derives from the Latin Christianus, meaning “a Christian” or “follower of Christ,” with the root at times traced to the Greek christos, meaning “anointed.”

The name has a long history in Christian cultures and has been borne by numerous saints and

Notable people and characters named Cristina span politics, entertainment, journalism, and fiction. Examples include Cristina Fernández

The name is also associated with several saints known as Saint Christina, reflecting the name’s long-standing

public
figures.
In
modern
times,
Cristina
is
a
common
given
name
across
Iberian
and
Latin
American
countries,
as
well
as
in
parts
of
Europe.
Variants
include
Christina
in
English
and
Cristina
in
several
Romance-language
contexts.
de
Kirchner,
Argentine
politician
who
served
as
president
from
2007
to
2015
and
has
held
other
leading
roles
since
then;
Cristina
Scabbia,
Italian
singer
and
vocalist
of
the
metal
band
Lacuna
Coil;
Cristina
Ferreira,
Portuguese
television
presenter
and
businesswoman;
and
Cristina
Pacheco,
Mexican
journalist
and
writer.
In
fiction,
Dr.
Cristina
Yang
is
a
main
character
on
the
television
series
Grey’s
Anatomy,
portrayed
as
a
skilled
surgeon.
cultural
and
religious
resonance
in
Europe.