Christine (name)

Christine
Pronunciation /krᵻˈstiːn/ kri-STEEN
Gender mainly Female with a rare Male[1]
Origin
Word/name Greek via Latin, Hebrew
Derived from Hebrew word for Messiah
Meaning Follower of Christ[2]
Region of origin North America
Other names
Related names Cristina, Christina, Kristine, Kristina

Christine is a typically feminine name of Greek or Egyptian origin, although it is also rarely used for males. It is derived from the word Christ, derives from the Koine Greek word Christós, ultimately derived from the Egyptian kheru, "word" or "voice",[3][4] used to replace the Biblical Hebrew term מָשִׁיחַ, māšîaḥ, "anointed".[5] It is a name in regular usage in French, English, German, Scandinavian, Dutch, Irish, and Scottish cultures,[1] and it is often associated with the meaning "follower of Christ."[2] Other ways to say Christine are Christina, Kristina, Kristine, Kristen, Kirsten, Hristina, Cristina (most used in Spain and Latin American countries), etc. It is a popular name; for example, in 1968, it was the 14th most frequently-given name for girls in the United States.[1][2] The name Christine can be shortened to Chris or Chrissy (Crissy), with the latter form more common, especially with the younger generation.

Translations

克莉丝汀(kèlìsītīng) (Chinese)

Sense and origin of the name

Generally, the name Christine is given in Christ's honor and in reference to Saint Christina of Tyr, remembered on the 24th of July. However, there are also many other Saint Christines, remembered on 6 February, 13 March for Christine of Persia, 24 March, 18 May for Christine of Ancyre, and 6 November.

People with the given name Christine

Saints

In academia

In government and politics

Females in sports

Males in sports

In entertainment

Fictional characters

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, Origin, and History of the Name Christine." Behind the Name. Accessed on August 1, 2010.
  2. 1 2 3 "Origin and Meaning of the Name Christine." BabyNames.com. Accessed on August 1, 2010.
  3. ↑ Brewer, Willis. "Egyptian origin of the word Christ". Southern Illinois University.
  4. ↑ Palo, John. "Mystic gifts".
  5. ↑


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