Christian

Christian comes from the Latin Christianus, meaning follower of Christ, which itself derives from the Greek Christos, meaning the anointed one, a translation of the Hebrew title Mashiach. The name spread widely across Europe through the influence of Christianity and was borne by numerous Danish and Norwegian kings, helping cement its popularity throughout Scandinavia. Female forms include Christina and Christine, while Cristian and Kristian are common spelling variants across various European languages.