Christiana

Christiana is a Latinate feminine form derived from the Late Latin name Christianus, meaning follower of Christ, which itself comes from the Greek Christos, the anointed one, a translation of the Hebrew Mashiach. The name spread widely across medieval Europe through Christian religious culture and has been documented in England since at least the twelfth century. Notable historical bearers include Christiana of Jutland, a medieval Danish queen, and the name gained literary fame as the wife of the protagonist in John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress. Related forms include Christina, Christine, Kristiana, and Kristina.