Cristiano

Cristiano is the Italian and Portuguese form of the Late Latin name Christianus, meaning follower of Christ, derived from the Greek Christos, itself a translation of the Hebrew mashiach meaning anointed one. The name spread widely across Europe through Christianity, carried by missionaries, saints, and European royalty throughout the medieval period. The English equivalent Christian and the Spanish Cristián are close cognates, while feminine forms include Cristiana and Cristina.