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Gender
Masculine and Feminine
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Origin of the Name Christian
Greek
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Usage of the Name Christian
English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, French
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Meaning of the Name Christian
The name Christian comes from the Late Latin name Christianus meaning "belonging to Christ", derived from the Greek word "christianos" meaning "of Christos".
"Christos" means "the anointed one" in Greek; it is a translation of the Hebrew word "Mashiach" meaning "Messiah". The name gained sudden popularity at the end of the 20th century. Christian is occasionally used as a feminine name in the English-speaking countries.
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Christian of Oliva, a 13th-century Cistercian monk and the first bishop of Prussia;
Hans Christian Andersen (1805 - 1875), a Danish male author and poet;
Christian Dior (1905 - 1957), a French male fashion designer;
Christian Lacroix (born 1951), a French male fashion designer;
Christian Slater (born 1969), an American actor;
Christian Bale (born 1974), an English actor;
Christian Serratos (born 1990), an American actress.
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Names Related to Christian
List of names related to Christian.
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