Kristeen

Kristeen is an English variant of Christine, which derives from the Latin Christianus and ultimately from the Greek Christos, meaning anointed, a title applied to Jesus of Nazareth. The name entered widespread use in medieval Europe through the veneration of early Christian saints, most notably Saint Christina of Tyre. Kristeen reflects a phonetic respelling that preserves the sound of the name while varying its orthography, a pattern common in modern English naming. Related forms include Christina, Kristina, Kristen, and Christine.