Crispina

Crispina is the Italian female form of the name Crispin, which is derived from the Roman designation Crispinus, which in turn originates from the name Crispus. Translated, this first name means 'the one with curly hair,' 'the curly one,' or 'the frizzled one.'

What does the name Crispina mean?

Crispina is a female variant of the name Crispin, which traces back to the Roman surname Crispinus and is derived from Crispus. The meaning of the name is 'the one with curly hair,' 'the curly one,' or 'the frizzled one.' It comes from the Latin word 'crispus,' which means 'curly,' 'frizzy,' 'kinky,' 'wrinkled,' 'curled,' or 'wavy.' The name's popularity is closely linked to the veneration of Saint Crispus/Krispus of Corinth/Chalcedon, who is mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles and lived around the 3rd century AD. An alternative spelling is Krispina. Male variants include Crispinianus, Crispinian, Crispino, Crispian, Krispinus, Krispin, Krispus, and Kryspin.

Where does the name Crispina come from?

Crispina is a female first name with Latin and Roman roots, meaning 'the one with curly hair.' The Latin term 'crispus' encompasses meanings such as 'curly,' 'frizzy,' 'kinky,' 'wrinkled,' 'curled,' and 'wavy.' The name is used in Italian, Portuguese, Romance, Sicilian, and Spanish languages.

How do you pronounce Crispina?

Crispina is pronounced as 'Kris-Pi-na.'

When is the name day of Crispina?

The name day for Crispina is celebrated on October 25.

Popularity

In Germany, Crispina is considered a rare name. It has never appeared in the country's name popularity lists. Its best ranking was in 1930 when it reached 4,551st place in the USA. From 1930 to 2024, Crispina was used as a first name in the USA fewer than 10 times, placing it at 9,768th. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Chrissi / Crissi / Pini

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