Кристи́на
Kristínafeminine
The English name Christina can be translated into Russian as Кристи́на (Kristína) or Христи́на.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Кристи́на | Kristína | feminine |
| Христи́на | Xristína | feminine |
This is a female given name used in both secular and religious contexts.
Which one should you use?
Кристи́на is the most common way to spell this name in modern Russian. Христи́на is another formal version of the name.
How do you pronounce it?
Kristína
Did you know?
- In the Russian Orthodox tradition, names are often linked to 'Name Days', and a Кристи́на would celebrate the feast day of Saint Christina instead of or alongside a birthday.
- Russian speakers use a wide variety of 'pet names' for Кристи́на that can change based on the level of intimacy, such as Крисю́ля for a very close loved one.
- When using the name in a formal setting, such as addressing a colleague, it is customary to use the name alongside her patronymic, like Кристи́на Ивано́вна, rather than just the first name.
Examples in context
- Кристи́на сейчас дома.Kristína seychás doma.Christina is at home now.
- Эту книгу купила Кристи́на.Etu knígu kupíla Kristína.Christina bought this book.
- Привет, Кристи́на, как дела?Privét, Kristína, kak delá?Hi, Christina, how are you?
Example conversation
Maria and Andrey are talking about their mutual friend.
- Мария MariaТы видел Кристи́ну сегодня?Ty videl Kristinu segodnya?Have you seen Christina today?
- Андрей AndreyНет, я её не видел.Net, ya yeyo ne videl.No, I haven't seen her.
- Мария MariaКристи́на должна была быть здесь.Kristina dolzhna byla byt zdes.Christina was supposed to be here.
- Андрей AndreyМожет быть, она опоздала.Mozhet byt, ona opozdala.Maybe she is late.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “christina” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
