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Christian names

853 names

853 names associated with the Christian naming tradition. The label describes the name, not the person who bears it. Boy Names only · Girl Names only

Christian names: list with meanings

Guide

Reading Christian naming traditions in an Indonesian context

This collection brings together 738 Christian Indonesian names for exploring meanings, spellings and naming connections. A Christian tradition label describes the name's association, never the faith or identity of the person who carries it.

Religious and everyday meanings

Daniel means “God is my judge,” while Rita means “a precious pearl.” A Christian naming association does not mean every name has an explicitly religious literal meaning.
Look closely at each form

Yohanes means “God has shown favour,” while John means “God grants grace.” Keep each entry's wording with its own spelling when comparing names.
Origins can span languages

Entries may carry Hebrew, Greek, Latin or European origin labels. Those labels concern the name's linguistic connections and do not establish a bearer's ancestry.

Separate a name's meaning from its tradition

Christian names with meanings include both references to God and words with other literal senses. Daniel means “God is my judge,” Petrus means “stone, rock,” and Paulus means “small, little.” Their inclusion in this collection concerns naming tradition, rather than a requirement that their meanings express the same religious idea. Compare the wording carefully before choosing a name for a particular message. A literal meaning also does not describe the personality, physical qualities or beliefs of someone who bears the name.

Compare familiar names across written forms

Readers exploring Christian baby names in Indonesia may recognize some spellings immediately and find others less familiar. Yohanes and John are useful entries to read side by side: their supplied meanings are “God has shown favour” and “God grants grace,” respectively. Preserve those distinctions when recording your shortlist instead of replacing every entry with the same English gloss. Consult the pronunciation guide when considering how a written form will be spoken in Indonesian and in the other languages used by your family.

Use categories without making assumptions about people

The collection supports browsing by naming association, but it cannot tell you whether an individual is Christian or belongs to a particular community. Explore the Christian boy names and Christian girl names pages to narrow the listed categories while keeping that distinction in mind. uncertain meanings are labelled. The methodology explains this editorial approach. Treat a concise meaning as a starting point for understanding the name, rather than a complete account of its significance.

Make a precise comparison

Decide whether you prefer an explicitly religious meaning or another literal theme.
Copy the exact spelling and meaning together when sharing a shortlist.
Read origin labels separately from the Christian tradition label.
Try the name aloud in Indonesian and in the languages used at home.

Frequently asked questions

Are all names here exclusively Christian?

The Christian label does not establish exclusive use. It describes a naming association and should not be used to infer a bearer's religion.

Does Agustina have the same supplied meaning as Agustinus?

Agustina means “venerable, worthy of respect.” Agustinus is given as “venerable, worthy of honour.”

What does Eva mean?

Eva means “life; the name Eve.” Read its origin and tradition labels as information about the name, rather than about a person's background.

Can a meaning describe a child's future character?

No. A family may value a name's meaning, but it does not determine character, beliefs or future behaviour.