Cairistìona | |
Gender: | Feminine |
Meaning: | "a Christian" |
Region: | Scotland |
Origin: | Scottish Gaelic |
Related Names: | Christina, 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.