Christiaan

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Christiaan signifies a devout Christian and a follower of Christ. The name has deep religious significance, and is often associated with virtues such as righteousness, compassion, and goodwill.
Pronunciation
KRIS-tee-yan
The name Christiaan is pronounced as "krist-AHN".
Popularity
Christiaan is not currently ranked on the popular name charts in the United States, but it ranks as the 129th most popular name in the Netherlands in 2021.

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Christiaan Name meanings & History

Christiaan is a Dutch variation of the name Christian, which comes from the Latin word "christianus" meaning "follower of Christ". The name Christiaan signifies a devout Christian and a follower of Christ. The name has deep religious significance, and is often associated with virtues such as righteousness, compassion, and goodwill. Dutch form of Christian. The name Christiaan is mainly used in Dutch-speaking countries and communities. It is a popular choice for Christian families and those who have a strong connection with faith and religion.

Zodiac Sign of Christiaan: Change Scorpio,Challenge Capricorn

Synonyms of Christiaan:

C: Chatty,Cute,Candid,Copycat,Clever,Curious,Choice

H: Heart's Desire,Haggle,Hope,Hyper,Hobnobbing

R: Resourceful,Restless,Rational,Reason

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

S: Status,Social Standing,Sex,Sensuality,Success,Security,Solidity

T: Doubting Thomas,Tacky,Touchy,Talkative,Tireless,Truth,Testy

A: Ambitious,Assertive,Argumentative,Angry,Action,Aggressive

N: Nice,Nutrition,Neurosis,Neat,Nitpicking,Nervous,Nagging

Christiaan is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

There are many notable people with the name Christiaan, including South African writer Christiaan Barnard, who performed the first successful heart transplant, Dutch scientist Christiaan Huygens, and South African rugby player Christiaan Stander.

Related Names to Christiaan

Other versions of the name Christian include Cristiano (Portuguese, Italian, and Spanish), Kristian (Norwegian), and Kirsten (Danish). The feminine version of the name is Christina.

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