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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 and Astronaut

  • Selected as the first teacher in space for NASA's Teacher in Space Project
  • Tragically died in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster

Christa Wolf (1929-2011)

Writer

  • Prominent East German novelist and essayist
  • Known for her works exploring themes of history, memory, and female experience
  • Notable books include 'Cassandra' and 'The Quest for Christa T.'