Crispina as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Crispina

What is the meaning of the name Crispina ?

The baby name Crispina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /krɪsˈpiːnə/ (KRIS-PEE-nə).

Crispina is Latin in Origin.

Crispina is the feminine form of Latin Crispinus, derived from the adjective crispus meaning “curly‑haired” or “wavy.” It began as a Roman cognomen and later moved into given‑name use, carrying a classical flavor tied to the image of lively curls.

The name appears in imperial Rome - most notably Bruttia Crispina, empress and wife of Commodus - and in early Christian tradition through Saint Crispina of Thagara, a revered North African martyr under Diocletian. Usage ebbed after antiquity but endured in Catholic regions; it remains rare in English, with modest presence in Italy, Spain, Portugal, and the Philippines. Variants and related forms include French Crispine; diminutives or nicknames include Cris, Ina, and Pina. Masculine counterparts are Crispin (English/French), Crispino (Italian), Crispín (Spanish), and Crispim (Portuguese), all preserving the shared “curly‑haired” meaning.