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Cristian

Follower of Christ

Origin

Latin

Used in

ro

Origin and meaning of Cristian

Cristian continues the Latin christianus, “follower of Christ”, the epithet first given to the disciples at Antioch. In Romania it took hold in the second half of the twentieth century and became one of the most common boys' names, with the pet form Cristi and compounds such as Cristian-Andrei or Cristian-Ioan. Tellingly, registrations peak in the weeks around Christmas, the feast the name points back to.

Variants around the world

How Cristian sounds in other languages.

CristianoChristianCristiánKristian

Famous people

Cristian Mungiu— film director

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cristian mean?

The name Cristian means Follower of Christ.

What is the origin of the name Cristian?

Origin of Cristian: Latin.

What are the international variants of the name Cristian?

International variants of Cristian: Cristiano, Christian, Cristián, and Kristian.