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Name Origin

Christa is a feminine given name of Greek origin. It is a short form of Christina, which means 'follower of Christ'.

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Famous People

Christa McAuliffe (1948-1986)

Teacher, Astronaut

  • First teacher selected for NASA's Teacher in Space program.
  • Tragically perished in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.

Christa Wolf (1929-2011)

Writer

  • Prominent East German writer known for her novels and essays.
  • Author of the acclaimed novel 'Cassandra'.