Cristiano

Origin and meaning of Cristiano

Cristiano comes from the Latin christianus, 'follower of Christ', ultimately from the Greek christós, 'the anointed one'. First used to describe the earliest believers, it became a given name in the Middle Ages, carrying a strong sense of faith and belonging. Found across Europe in many forms, it is especially loved in Italy, Portugal and the Spanish-speaking world, where it sounds at once plain and solemn.

Variants around the world

How Cristiano sounds in other languages.

Famous people

• Cristiano Ronaldo— footballer