Cairistìona
Cairistìona is a Scottish Gaelic female given name meaning Christian.[1] The English equivalent is Christina. The name originates in the Scottish Highlands. There is a traditional song about Cairistiona, which is about a lost love. The name is rare, but usually used by Gaelic-speaking families. The equivalent in Irish is Crístíona.
Gender | Feminine |
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Origin | |
Word/name | Scottish Gaelic |
Meaning | "a Christian" |
Region of origin | Scotland |
Other names | |
Related names | Christina, Kristina, Kristine, Christine, Christian, Chris |
Bearers of the name
Cairistìona
- Cairistìona Nic Ruaidhrí, Scottish Noblewoman
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