Crispina
/K-R-IY-S-P-IY-N-AA/
Curly-haired and spirited, a name that moved from the Roman world's vocabulary into the permanent calendar of martyrdom — Crispina of Thagora was a wealthy North African noblewoman who refused to sacrifice to the Roman gods and was executed in 304 CE. Her Acts record a woman of devastating intellectual clarity, calmly outwitting the Roman proconsul before she was beheaded, her courage praised by Augustine of Hippo
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Crispina is a girl's name of Latin origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Curly-haired and spirited, a name that moved from the Roman world's vocabulary into the permanent calendar of martyrdom — Crispina of Thagora was a wealthy North African noblewoman who refused to sacrifice to the Roman gods and was executed in 304 CE. Her Acts record a woman of devastating intellectual clarity, calmly outwitting the Roman proconsul before she was beheaded, her courage praised by Augustine of Hippo" and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Common among European, African families, Crispina carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Numerology of Crispina
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How Crispina sounds
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Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Crispina — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
The six signals, applied to Crispina
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Names similar to Crispina
If Crispina resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in European families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Wisdom cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Crispina
Common questions about Crispina
What does the name Crispina mean?
Crispina means "Curly-haired and spirited, a name that moved from the Roman world's vocabulary into the permanent calendar of martyrdom — Crispina of Thagora was a wealthy North African noblewoman who refused to sacrifice to the Roman gods and was executed in 304 CE. Her Acts record a woman of devastating intellectual clarity, calmly outwitting the Roman proconsul before she was beheaded, her courage praised by Augustine of Hippo." It is a girl name of Latin origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Crispina a boy or girl name?
Crispina is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Crispina?
Crispina is of Latin origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among European, African families.
What are common nicknames for Crispina?
Common short forms of Crispina include Crisi, Cris.
What is the numerology of Crispina?
Crispina has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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