meaning of name

July 4th, 2009
  • I would like to find out the meaning (history, origin) and if there are any symbols associated with the following names: "Christina" and "Schneider".


  • Hi there, Here are the meanings and symbols associated with the two names: Christina --------- Christina is the feminine form of Christian, which literally means "Christian", as in a follower of Jesus Christ. The name Christ ultimately means "anointed". The most obvious symbol for Christina would be the cross. You could also use the symbols used in the Chinese phonetic translation of Christina: http://www.formosa-translation.com/chinese/c/cz64.html CHRISTINA f English Pronounced: kris-TEEN-a Feminine form of CHRISTIAN. This was the name of a Swedish queen of the 17th century who was interested in the arts and philosophy. She gave up her crown to become a Roman Catholic. CHRISTIAN m English, French, German Pronounced: KRIS-chen (English), KRISH-chen (English), krees-TYAWN (French) From a medieval Latin name that meant "Christian". This was the name of ten kings of Denmark. Another famous bearer of the name was Hans Christian Andersen, the Danish author of such fairy tales as 'The Ugly Duckling' and 'The Emperor's New Clothes'. http://www.behindthename.com/nm/c2.html 1. One who professes belief in Jesus as Christ or follows the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus. 2. One who lives according to the teachings of Jesus. http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=christian&r=67 More Christian symbols http://home.att.net/~wegast/symbols/symbex/symbex.htm "The word Christ, Christos, the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew word Messias, means "anointed." (from the Catholic Encyclopedia - Meaning of Jesus Christ) http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08374x.htm Schneider --------- Schneider is a German word meaning dressmaker or tailor. Ectaco German -> English translation of Schneider: TAILOR; DRESSMAKER; FITTER; CUTTER; SLICER http://www.ectaco.com/online/diction.php3?lang=13&q=1&refid=1077&rfr_id=1&rqt_id=3963515&pagelang=23&sdsc=DSC-10L-9451502&slngid=18&word=Schneider&direction=2&x=45&y=21 "The name "Schneider" is of ancient Teutonic origin, and is often found throughout the late German Empire. The name Schneider means tailor (a person making outer garments) in German." http://www.familytreepage.com/schneider/schneider.htm Definition: One who made outer garments; a tailor. From the the German verb "schneiden," meaning to cut. SCHNIEDER is another German variant spelling, while SNYDER, SNIDER, and SNEIDER are Dutch spellings of this surname. The spelling SCHNYDER is usually of Swiss origin. http://genealogy.about.com/library/surnames/s/bl_name-SCHNEIDER.htm The House of Names sell a scroll detailing the history of the Schneider surname: http://www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp/sID./item.SUR%2D1000/surname.Schneider/qx/showproduct.htm#productdetails An excerpt from the surname history, and a coat of arms, are here: http://www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp/s.Schneider/Schneider_family_Crest/Schneider_coat_of_arms/qx/coatofarms_details.htm The Chinese symbols for "tailor" can be seen here: http://www.formosa-translation.com/chinese/t/tt10.html Here's a flag from Morocco showing tailor's scissors: http://flagspot.net/flags/ma_hist.html Other possible tailor symbols are suggested here: "The trade by which his father had made his money was as well known as that of the railway contractor; and every possible symbol of tailordom was displayed in graphic portraiture on the walls and hoardings of the city. He was drawn with his goose, his scissors, with his needle, with his tapes..." http://www.classicreader.com/read.php/sid.1/bookid.434/sec.17/ "...and his wife Cathrine TAYLOR. It is dated 1727, and shows the tailor's "goose" (iron) and pair of scissors..." http://www.rootsweb.com/~sctcskip/mi2.htm Some images of the "tailor's goose": http://www.belowstairs.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Flat_Irons_and_Laundry_Equipment_52.html Search Keywords --------------- christian symbols "the name jesus christ" surname Schneider means "ancient symbol" tailor scissors tailor symbol Best wishes, robertskelton-ga


  • I thought the name "Christina" derives from the Greeks, what meaning does it have in Greek? Are there any personal characteristics associated with this name? And would there be a connection between "Christina" and "Schneider"?


  • Hi again, "The word Christ, Christos, the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew word Messias, means: anointed." http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08374x.htm So yes, the path of origin for Christina includes a Greek aspect - the literal translation of the Hebrew word for "anointed". Messias (Hebrew) --> Christ/Christos/Christus (Greek) --> Christianus (Latin) --> Christen (Old English) --> Christen (Middle English) --> Christian (Modern English) -->Christina (feminine form of Christian) I constructed the path from these two sources: American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition: Christian http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=christian&r=67 Catholic Encyclopedia: The Name of Jesus Christ http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08374x.htm If you live in the USA, you may be a descendant of Christian Schneider, who arrived with his brother from Herbligen, Austria in 1854. In that case, this may have remained as an important first name in your family tree. http://www.rootsweb.com/~moandrew/q-299.htm I also found this, with a double family connection (if they are the same Schneiders from Herbligen): "I am searching for the family of one Verena Burghalter. She was baptized on December 21, 1751 in Langnau, Switzerland. Her father's name was "Christ" Burghalter, and he was still alive in 1777. She married Hans Schneider in Herblingen, Switzerland, and probably died there on May 27, 1833. " http://www.burkholderfamily.com/query/previous.html The Society of Kabalarians of Canada have done a mathematical analysis of your name, a summary of which can be read here: http://www.kabalarians.com/cfm/Analyze.cfm?FirstName=christima&Gender=Female







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