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Cristiano

kree-STYAH-no

Popularity

#1125

falling

Letters

9

Syllables

4

Origin

Italian

Total Births

3,745

Peak Year

#267 in 2015

First Recorded

1989

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Cristiano is an Italian, Spanish and Portuguese name derived from the Latin Christianus, meaning "follower of Christ" or "belonging to Christ."

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Cristiano Ronaldo

    World-famous Portuguese professional footballer.

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Personality Traits

AmbitiousDeterminedCharismaticLeadership

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