Christiane

Christiane is the French and German feminine form of Christian, which derives from the Latin Christianus, meaning follower of Christ, itself from the Greek Christos, meaning the anointed one. The name spread widely across Europe alongside the growth of Christianity and has been borne by numerous notable figures, including the German writer and actress Christiane Vulpius, long-time companion of Goethe. Closely related forms include Christina, Christine, Kristiane, and Kristin, all sharing the same Greek and Latin roots.