Cairistìona Explained

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.

Bearers of the name

Cairistìona

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Meaning, origin and history of the name Cairistìona .