Boy name
Christian name meaning
“follower of Christ's teachings”
Christian is a masculine name of Latin origin meaning ‘follower of Christ’s teachings’. It derives from Christianus, a Latin designation for a follower of Christ. The name takes its meaning from that designation, with the reference to Christ forming part of the source word’s meaning.
What does Christian mean?
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Christian
From Latin Christianus, a designation for a follower of Christ.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Christian
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Christian, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Christian as a first name
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Christian Naftali
Interpretation
A picture of a follower of Christ's teachings continuing their struggle.Meaning of each word
- Christian: follower of Christ's teachings
- Naftali: my wrestling or my struggle
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Interpretation
A picture of a humble follower of Christ's teachings, firm as stone.Meaning of each word
- Christian: follower of Christ's teachings
- Eben: stone; stone of help
- Pol: small, humble
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Interpretation
A picture of a follower of Christ's teachings, a beautifully born messenger.Meaning of each word
- Christian: follower of Christ's teachings
- Angelo: angel, messenger
- Kevin: fair or gentle birth
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Christian Danil
Interpretation
A picture of a follower of Christ's teachings with God as judge.Meaning of each word
- Christian: follower of Christ's teachings
- Danil: God is my judge
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Interpretation
Hope for a follower of Christ's teachings granted added nobility by God.Meaning of each word
- Christian: follower of Christ's teachings
- Joey: may God add
- Patrick: nobleman, of noble descent
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Christian Manuel
Interpretation
A picture of a follower of Christ's teachings accompanied by God.Meaning of each word
- Christian: follower of Christ's teachings
- Manuel: God is with us
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Christian Timotius
Interpretation
A picture of a follower of Christ's teachings who honors God.Meaning of each word
- Christian: follower of Christ's teachings
- Timotius: honoring God
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Interpretation
A picture of a beloved follower of Christ's teachings within God's grace.Meaning of each word
- Christian: follower of Christ's teachings
- Evan: God is gracious
- Dave: beloved
Christian as a middle name
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Interpretation
A picture of a noble follower of Christ's teachings within God's grace.Meaning of each word
- Agustino: venerable, worthy of respect
- Christian: follower of Christ's teachings
- Evan: God is gracious
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Interpretation
A picture of a beloved follower of Christ's teachings on holy Zion.Meaning of each word
- Dave: beloved
- Christian: follower of Christ's teachings
- Sion: Zion, a sacred hill in Jerusalem
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Interpretation
A picture of a brave follower of Christ's teachings within God's grace.Meaning of each word
- Evan: God is gracious
- Christian: follower of Christ's teachings
- Andrew: manly, courageous
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Yose Christian Frederikus
Interpretation
May God add a follower of Christ's teachings as a peaceful ruler.Meaning of each word
- Yose: may God add
- Christian: follower of Christ's teachings
- Frederikus: peaceful ruler
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Interpretation
A picture of a noble follower of Christ's teachings as a healer.Meaning of each word
- Agustino: venerable, worthy of respect
- Christian: follower of Christ's teachings
- Jason: healer, one who heals
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Interpretation
A picture of a follower of Christ's teachings, rocklike and crowned with honor.Meaning of each word
- Pit: stone, rock
- Christian: follower of Christ's teachings
- Stephen: crown, wreath of honor
Christian as a last name
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Interpretation
A picture of a beloved, strong, healthy follower of Christ's teachings.Meaning of each word
- Davit: beloved, dearly loved
- Valentino: strong, healthy
- Christian: follower of Christ's teachings
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Stevie Christian
Interpretation
A picture of a follower of Christ's teachings wearing a crown of honor.Meaning of each word
- Stevie: crown or wreath of honor
- Christian: follower of Christ's teachings
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Jason Christian
Interpretation
A picture of a follower of Christ's teachings as a healer.Meaning of each word
- Jason: healer, one who heals
- Christian: follower of Christ's teachings
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Interpretation
A picture of a follower of Christ's teachings crowned with honor in God's love.Meaning of each word
- Juan: God is gracious
- Steve: crown, wreath of honor
- Christian: follower of Christ's teachings
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Eben Christian
Interpretation
A picture of a follower of Christ's teachings with firmness like stone.Meaning of each word
- Eben: stone; stone of help
- Christian: follower of Christ's teachings
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Frederikus Christian
Interpretation
A picture of a follower of Christ's teachings ruling with peace.Meaning of each word
- Frederikus: peaceful ruler
- Christian: follower of Christ's teachings
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How to pronounce Christian
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕꦿꦶꦱ꧀ꦠꦶꦲꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎᮢᮤᮞ᮪ᮒᮤᮃᮔ᮪ |
Is Christian a boy’s name?
Yes, Christian is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Christian ranks #217 among boy names in our data sample (83 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Christian
Names with related meanings
- Nurdin♂Light of the faith
- Iman♂Faith, belief in God
- Zainuddin♂Adornment of the faith
- Muslim♂One who submits to God
- Ilyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Burhanuddin♂Proof of the faith's truth
- Hasanuddin♂Beauty of the faith
- Huda♂Guidance toward the right path
- Syarifuddin♂Nobility of the faith
- Syamsuddin♂Sun symbolizing the light of faith
- Baharuddin♂Ocean of the faith
- Jamaluddin♂Beauty of the faith
Famous people named Christian
- Christian Sugiono · b. 1981
- Christian Hadinata · b. 1949
- Christian Adinata · b. 2001
- Christian Worabay · b. 1984
- Christian Nenepath · b. 1961
- Christian Ronald Sitepu · b. 1986
- Christian Widodo · b. 1986
- Christian Loho · b. 1986
- Christian Rotok · b. 1956
- Christian Suharlim · b. 1988
- Christian Zebua · b. 1957
- Christian · b. 1982
FAQ about the name Christian
What is the meaning of Christian?
Christian means follower of Christ's teachings. From Latin Christianus, a designation for a follower of Christ.
Is Christian a boy’s name?
Yes, Christian is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Christian?
Christian is of Latin origin.
How many syllables does Christian have?
Christian has 3 syllables (Chris-ti-an) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Christian?
Christian ranks #217 among boy names in our data sample (83 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Christian?
Some ideas: Christian Naftali; Agustino Christian Evan; Davit Valentino Christian.
Famous people named Christian?
Notable people named Christian include Christian Sugiono, Christian Hadinata, Christian Adinata.
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