The spelling of the name "Khristena" is unique, and can be explained through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The initial sound "kh" represents a voiceless velar fricative, followed by the consonant cluster "r" and "s". The "e" at the end of the name is pronounced as a schwa /ə/, which is a neutral vowel sound. The stress in the name falls on the second syllable, "ris", with the vowel "i" pronounced as a long ee sound. Overall, "Khristena" is spelled phonetically to represent its Eastern European origin.