Cristián
Cristián is a Christian boy name of Latin, via Spanish origin, meaning “Follower of Christ”.
| Meaning | Follower of Christ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Latin, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | krees-TYAHN |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Chile, Argentina, Mexico, Romania |
Meaning and origin of Cristián
Cristián is a Spanish form of Christian, from the Latin 'christianus', a follower of Christ. 'Christ' itself is the Greek translation of the Hebrew 'Messiah', the anointed one. Spelled Cristián in Chile and often Cristian without an accent elsewhere, it became very popular across Latin America in the 1980s and 1990s. The same name appears in many European languages, from Danish Christian to Romanian Cristian.
Is Cristián a Christian name?
The name expresses Christian identity itself; the word 'Christians' first appears in Acts 11:26, describing followers of Jesus at Antioch.
How popular is Cristián?
Very common among men born in Latin America from the 1970s to the 2000s.
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Spellings and variants of Cristián
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cristián mean?
Cristián means 'Follower of Christ'. It is of Latin, via Spanish origin.
Is Cristián a Christian name?
The name expresses Christian identity itself; the word 'Christians' first appears in Acts 11:26, describing followers of Jesus at Antioch.
How do you pronounce Cristián?
Cristián is pronounced krees-TYAHN.
Is Cristián a boy or girl name?
Cristián is usually a boy name.