Christian
Christian is a Christian boy name of Latin, from Greek origin, meaning “Follower of Christ”.
| Meaning | Follower of Christ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Latin, from Greek |
| Pronunciation | KRIS-chun |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Christian
Christian comes from the Latin Christianus, a follower of Christ, from the Greek Christos, 'anointed'. The word appears in the New Testament, where Acts 11:26 says the disciples were first called Christians at Antioch. As a given name it has long been popular in Scandinavia and Germany, where Danish kings were called Christian, and John Bunyan used it for the hero of The Pilgrim's Progress.
Is Christian a Christian name?
Christian is a name directly expressing Christian faith; it names the believer rather than a particular saint.
How popular is Christian?
Widely used across Europe and the Americas.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Christian mean?
Christian means 'Follower of Christ'. It is of Latin, from Greek origin.
Is Christian a Christian name?
Christian is a name directly expressing Christian faith; it names the believer rather than a particular saint.
How do you pronounce Christian?
Christian is pronounced KRIS-chun.
Is Christian a boy or girl name?
Christian is usually a boy name.