"Krista" meaning in English

See Krista in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: A spelling variant of Christa, a modern short form of Christina, partly borrowed from German Christa. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Christa}} Christa, {{der|en|de|Christa}} German Christa Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Krista
  1. A female given name from Ancient Greek. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Krista-en-name-G1A8salx

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