Christa

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Christa is a short form of Christina or Christabel, which means "follower of Christ".
Pronunciation
KRIS-ta(German)
KRIS-tə(English)
KRIS-tə.
Popularity
Christa is a moderately popular name in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. It is not commonly used outside of these countries.

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Christa Name meanings & History

The name Christa is a short form of Christina or Christabel, which means "follower of Christ". Short form of Christina. The name Christa is most commonly used as a given name for baby girls.

Zodiac Sign of Christa: Change Scorpio,Challenge Capricorn

Synonyms of Christa:

C: Candid,Cute,Choice,Copycat,Chatty,Curious,Clever

H: Hyper,Heart's Desire,Hope,Haggle,Hobnobbing

R: Resourceful,Reason,Rational,Restless

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

S: Security,Sensuality,Social Standing,Solidity,Sex,Success,Status

T: Talkative,Doubting Thomas,Testy,Tireless,Touchy,Tacky,Truth

A: Action,Aggressive,Argumentative,Assertive,Angry,Ambitious

Christa is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Christa Ludwig (German mezzo-soprano), Christa Wolf (German author), Christa McAuliffe (American astronaut).

2.) CHRISTA (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: Latinate short form of Christiana (a Christian, a follower of Christ). Christa is also popularly bestowed as an independent given name. See CHRISTIANA. Pet: Christie. (KRIS-TAH)


3.) CHRISTA (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Latinate short form of Christine (a Christian, a follower of Christ) and any of the other names beginning with the element Chris- . See CHRISTINE. Christa is a common name in many European countries. Var: Krista. Short: Chris, Kris. Pet: Chrissie, Chrissy, Christie, Christy. (KRIS-TAH)


4.) Christa (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) a short form of Christina. History: Christa McAuliffe, an American school teacher, was the first civilian on a U.S. space flight. See also Krista.

Other Forms: Christah, Christar, Christara, Crysta


5.) CHRISTA (Female)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: Latinate short form of Christina (a Christian), which is popular throughout Scandinavia. See CHRISTINA. (KREES-TAH)


6.) Christa (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Anointed; chosen one

Other Forms: Krista, Crista


7.) CHRISTA (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: A short form of Christina (a Christian) and any of its variant forms, Christa is also bestowed as an independent given name. (KREES-TAH)


8.) Christa (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (German, Greek) loving

Other Forms: Crista, Krista


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