"Xtina" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From X as a stand-in for Ancient Greek Χ (Kh) as an initial representing Χριστος (Khristos, “Christ”). Popularized by Christina Aguilera. Etymology templates: {{cog|grc|Χ}} Ancient Greek Χ (Kh), {{m|grc|Χριστος|t=Christ}} Χριστος (Khristos, “Christ”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Xtina
  1. Abbreviation of Christina. Wikipedia link: Christina Aguilera Tags: abbreviation, alt-of Alternative form of: Christina
    Sense id: en-Xtina-en-name-wHaQIKDb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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