Christine (name)

Christine
Pronunciation/krɪˈstiːn/ krist-EEN
GenderFemale
Origin
Word/nameGreek via Latin, Hebrew
Derived from Hebrew word for Messiah
MeaningFollower of the Christ
Region of originWestern Europe
Other names
Related namesCristina, Christina, Kristine, Kristina, Kristiina, Krystyna

Christine is feminine given name of Greek origin. It is a name in regular usage in French, English, German, Scandinavian, Dutch, Irish, and Scottish cultures,[1] and it is often associated with the meaning "Follower of Christ."[2] Variants include: Christina, Kristin, Kristina, Kristine, Kristen, Kirsten, Khrystyna (Ukraine), Krystyna (Poland), Kristiina (Estonia & Finland), and Cristina (Spain, Portugal, Central & South America).

In Estonia and Finland, the cognate is Kristiina. It is a popular name; for example, in 1968, it was the 14th most frequently-given name for girls in the United States.[1][2]

  1. ^ a b Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, Origin, and History of the Name Kristine." Behind the Name. Accessed on August 1, 2010.
  2. ^ a b "Origin and Meaning of the Name Kristine." BabyNames.com. Accessed on August 1, 2010.