Girl name origins & meanings
- Greek : Anointed; feminine of Christian
Girl name variations
Boy name origins & meanings
- Greek : Anointed
Boy name variations
Family name origins & meanings
- English, German, and French : from the personal name Christian, a vernacular form of Latin Christianus ‘follower of Christ’ (see Christ). This personal name was introduced into England following the Norman conquest, especially by Breton settlers. It was also used in the same form as a female name.