Christine /chris-tine/ [2 sylls.] as a girls' name is pronounced kris-TEEN. It is of French and Latin origin, and the meaning of Christine is follower of Christ.Originally a French form of Christina used as an English name since the 19th century. Kreatif forms: Charstine, Christile.hristine /chris-tine/ [2 sylls.] as a girls' name is pronounced kris-TEEN. It is of French and Latin origin, and the meaning of Christine is follower of Christ.