Cristinel

Cristinel is a Romanian masculine given name formed as a diminutive of Cristian, itself derived from the Latin Christianus, meaning follower of Christ or Christian. The Latin term ultimately traces back to the Greek Khristos, meaning anointed, which was used as a title for Jesus of Nazareth. The diminutive suffix -el gives the name an affectionate or familiar quality common in Romanian naming tradition. Related forms include Cristian, Christian, and the feminine diminutive Cristinela.