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Kirstina

Girl name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kirstina: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1987.

Kirstina is a Scottish and Scandinavian variant of Christina, itself the feminine form of Christian, meaning "follower of Christ." The name has deep roots in Christian tradition, popularised across Europe from the medieval period onward. Famous bearers include Kirstina Sumner, a 20th-century Scottish nurse recognised for her humanitarian work, and Kirstina Johansson, a Swedish Olympic sailor. The name shares its root with the city of Christiansand in Norway, and with Saint Christina, a third-century martyr venerated across Scotland. As a variant spelling, Kirstina offers a distinctive twist on the more common Kirsty or Christina, and it has seen modest but consistent use in Scotland since the late 20th century.