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feminine · German origin
Christin is a German, Swedish, and Norwegian short form of Christina, which derives from the Latin Christianus, meaning follower of Christ, itself rooted in the Greek Christos, meaning anointed one. The name spread widely across Europe through early Christian veneration of saints such as Christina of Bolsena. It remains a common given name in German-speaking and Scandinavian countries as a streamlined vernacular variant. Related forms include Christine, Kristin, Kristine, and Christina.
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