Krista

Krista Meaning & Origin

About Krista
The name Krista is a feminine given name of Scandinavian origin. It is a variant of the name Christina, which is derived from the Latin word "christianus," meaning "follower of Christ." Krista carries the same meaning and signifies a person who is a believer or follower of the Christian faith. It is a name that reflects religious devotion and spirituality.

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✨ Name Variations
πŸ“ Name Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Krista are female.

Krista Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 6.12% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K60230
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R IH1 S T AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkrΙͺstΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krista in Braille

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

The name Krista in braille

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

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

The name Krista in sign language

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