Christian
Meaning of Christian
Christian is a male name of Latin origin. Stemming from the Latin "Christianus," meaning follower of Christ, the name carries strong religious connotations. It has enjoyed widespread use across different cultures and languages, with variations including Chris and Christiano. In Italian, it's pronounced as kree-STYAHN, in German as KRIS-ti-an, and in French as kris-TYAHN. In recent decades, Christian has consistently ranked within the top 100 most popular names for newborn boys in the United States. While its popularity peaked in the late 2000s, it remains a beloved choice for many parents due to its timeless and universal appeal.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as kree-STYAHN (/kri.stjan//)
German
- Pronunced as KRIS-ti-an (/ˈkʁɪs.ti.an//)
French
- Pronunced as kris-TYAHN (/kʁis.tjɑ̃//)
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Notable People Named Christian
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| Christian Jackson McCaffrey, also known as CMC, is a record-breaking American football running back who has played for the Carolina Panthers and currently plays for the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL. |
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| Christian Wolff, a prominent German philosopher, made significant contributions to a wide range of scholarly subjects and is considered a leading figure in Enlightenment rationality in Germany. |
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| Christian Fürchtegott Gellert was a German poet who played a significant role in the golden age of German literature. |
| Christian Andreas Doppler was an Austrian mathematician and physicist known for formulating the principle of the Doppler effect. |
| Christian Boehmer Anfinsen Jr. was an American biochemist who won the 1972 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on ribonuclease and its connection to the amino acid sequence and biologically active conformation. |
| Count Christian Günther von Bernstorff was a Danish and Prussian statesman and diplomat. |
