Kristina

Kristina is a feminine form of the Latin name Christianus, meaning follower of Christ, itself derived from the Greek Christos, meaning anointed one. The name spread widely across Europe through Christianity and became especially popular in Scandinavia and Central Europe. Notable bearers include Queen Kristina of Sweden, the seventeenth-century monarch renowned for her intellectual pursuits and abdication of the throne. Variant forms include Christina, Kristine, Christine, and Krisztina.