Crista

Crista Meaning & Origin

About Crista
The name "Crista" is of Latin origin and is derived from the word "cristatus," meaning "crested" or "tufted." It is often associated with the Christian faith, as it is reminiscent of the word "Christ." The name can symbolize qualities such as spirituality, strength, and nobility. It is a feminine name that carries a sense of grace and elegance.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Crista are female.

Crista Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C60230
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R IH1 S T AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkrΙͺstΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Crista in Braille

Here's how to represent Crista in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Crista in braille

How to Spell the Name Crista in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Crista using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Crista in sign language

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