Translate name Christina

Maeldaran #4252

Hey,

I would like to ask you guys how to translate name Christina to elvish name. From what i know name Christina means "a follower of Christ" so it is little bit difficult i think.

Thank you for answers!

Ambarkas #4253

I would offer Hristondilmë in Quenya, which translates to servant of Christ or devoted to Christ. Tolkien was actually a devout Christian and translated several prayers into his own languages, so we do have a word for Christ!

Name construction is Hrísto (Christ) + (-(n)dil) (suffix meaning lover of or devoted to) + (a feminine suffix).

Do note, though, that the validity of -ndilmë as a suffix has only been attested once and in a contracted form, so it may not be completely accurate.

And, as always, I recommend a second opinion!