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Christa

Pronunciation: KRIS-tə (key)
Names related to Christa: Krista
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Origin of the name Christa:

Latinate short form of Christine (a Christian, a follower of Christ) and any of the other names beginning with the element Chris-.

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Abigail Angela Anna Anthony Becky Brandon Caryn Chad Christoph David Dylan Holly James Jason Jennifer Jonathan Katie Kyle Lisa Michelle Nathan Shaunna Todd Tony Zachary
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Chris, Chrissy, Christy

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Short form of Christine, Christina, or Christabel. Most common in Germany, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland.

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Christa Wolf, East German writer
Christa Kinshofer, German skier
Christa McAuliffe, American teacher and Challenger astronaut
Christa Miller, American actress
Christa Allen, American actress

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