Christena

Greek

"a Christian"

Christena Origin and Meaning

The name Christena is a girl's name.

Christena is a feminine given name that serves as a variant of Christina, ultimately derived from the Greek word 'christianos' meaning 'follower of Christ.' This spelling variation emerged as a way to maintain the traditional meaning while creating a slightly distinctive appearance. The name carries deep religious significance while also connecting to a long history of use throughout Christian communities worldwide. Christena had modest popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century but remained less common than Christina or Christine. The name projects qualities of faith, tradition, and gentleness, appealing to families seeking names with spiritual significance and classical feminine appeal.

Christena Rank in US Top 1000

# 982 in the US