Christine

Christine is a French and northern European feminine form of the Latin Christianus, meaning follower of Christ, itself derived from the Greek Christos, meaning anointed one, a translation of the Hebrew Mashiach. The name spread widely across medieval Europe through the veneration of early Christian saints and martyrs, and it gained enduring cultural prominence in Scandinavia and the Low Countries as well as the English-speaking world. Notable bearers include Christine de Pizan, the influential fifteenth-century French poet and author. Closely related forms include Christina, Kristin, Kristina, Kirsten, and Kristen.