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Christian

KRIS-chan

Popularity

#4479

falling

Letters

9

Syllables

2

Origin

Latin

Total Births

470,105

Peak Year

#16,543 in 1996

First Recorded

1880

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Christian is a name derived from the Latin 'Christianus,' meaning 'a follower of Christ'.

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Famous Namesakes

  • Christian Bale

    English actor known for his versatility

  • Hans Christian Andersen

    Danish author known for his fairy tales

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Personality Traits

KindIntelligentStrongReliable

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