Christiane
kris-tee-AH-nə
Letters
10
Syllables
3
Origin
French
Total Births
2,263
Peak Year
#87 in 1971
First Recorded
1946
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
The French and German feminine form of Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ'.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Christiane Amanpour
British-Iranian journalist and television host
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