Christa

See also: christã

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Contraction of Christina and Christiana. Rare until the second half of the 20th century, reinforced by the German Christa.

Proper noun

Christa

  1. A female given name.

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Danish

Alternative forms

Proper noun

Christa

  1. A female given name borrowed from German Christa.

German

Etymology

Short form of Christiane and Christina. Popularized through 19th century German literature.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkʀɪsta/
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Proper noun

Christa f

  1. A female given name.

Usage notes
  • Popular in Germany in the 1930s and the 1940s.
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