Christian
KRIS-chun
Boy · Latin
Meaning: Follower of Christ
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Cristiano
Gender-neutral · Latin · Long name
- Meaning
- Follower of Christ, Christian
- Pronunciation
- kris-tee-AH-noh
- Origin
- Latin
- Popularity
- Common in United States (2023)
Italian and Portuguese form of Christian, from Latin 'Christianus'.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Latin, Italian, Portuguese
Commonly used in: Italy, Portugal, United States
Alternate spellings
ChristianLatin / English
English form.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Cristiano Ronaldo
1985–present
Portuguese footballer, regarded as one of the greatest of all time.
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Behind the Name, Latin Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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