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Cairistìona

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Cairistìona
GenderFeminine
Origin
Word/nameScottish Gaelic
Meaning"a Christian"
Region of originScotland
Other names
Related namesChristina, Kristina, Kristine, Christine, Christian, Chris

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.

Bearers of the name

Cairistìona

References