Girl name
Christine name meaning
“belonging to Christ; Christian”
What does Christine mean?
Belonging to Christ; Christian
In Turkish: Mesih'e bağlı; Hristiyan
Christine belongs to a family of names with a historical Christian meaning. Christina and Kristina are related forms in other languages. This explains the name's linguistic background without identifying a bearer's beliefs. The medieval writer Christine de Pizan is a notable historical association.
Origin of the name Christine
Christine is a French and wider European form belonging to the Latin Christiana name family. Its basis is Christianus, 'belonging to Christ', ultimately from Greek Khristos.
| Linguistic origin | Latin, Greek, European languages |
|---|---|
| Starts with | C |
How to pronounce Christine
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒhɾistine/ |
Is Christine a girl’s name?
Yes, Christine is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Christine does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Christine
- Christine Bruns-Özgan · b. 1954
FAQ about the name Christine
What is the meaning of Christine?
Christine means “belonging to Christ; Christian”. Christine is a French and wider European form belonging to the Latin Christiana name family. Its basis is Christianus, 'belonging to Christ', ultimately from Greek Khristos.
Is Christine a girl’s name?
Yes, Christine is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Christine?
Christine is of Latin and Greek and European languages origin.
How many syllables does Christine have?
Christine has 3 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Christine?
Christine does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Christine?
Notable people named Christine include Christine Bruns-Özgan.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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