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Khristina

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Pronounced kris-TEE-nuh /krɪsˈtiː.nə/High

Meaning: A Kh- variant spelling of Christina, from the Greek/Latin Christiana, 'a Christian; follower of Christ; anointed.' The Kh- reflects Slavic transliteration.Medium

In 30 seconds: A classic with a twist: Khristina is Christina — 'a Christian; follower of Christ' — with a Slavic-style Kh- (said 'kris-TEE-nuh'). Timeless and warm.
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Origin MediumGreek, Latin
MeaningA Kh- variant spelling of Christina, from the Greek/Latin Christiana, 'a Christian; follower of Christ; anointed.' The Kh- reflects Slavic transliteration.
U.S. rank (2025)#16172 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1979
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,275

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019622025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Khristina spells Christina — Greek/Latin for 'a Christian; anointed; follower of Christ' — with a Slavic-style Kh-. It reads as a classic name with an Eastern-European accent, rare in this spelling (said 'kris-TEE-nuh').

This spelling appears only rarely in the U.S., against the common Christina/Kristina. Rare in form, classic at root, and warm.

Did you know? Khristina is a Kh- spelling of Christina, from the Greek for 'a Christian; follower of Christ'; the Kh- reflects Slavic transliteration, giving a familiar classic an Eastern-European flavor (said 'kris-TEE-nuh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Khristina — Christina variant; Greek 'a Christian'; Slavic Kh-

Variations

ChristinaKristinaKhristyna

Nicknames

TinaKrissy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khristina mean?

Khristina is a spelling of Christina, Greek/Latin for 'a Christian; follower of Christ; anointed.'

How do you pronounce Khristina?

It's said kris-TEE-nuh /krɪsˈtiː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Khristina a boy or girl name?

Khristina is a girl's name.

How popular is Khristina?

Khristina is a rare spelling in the U.S., though Christina is well known.

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