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What Does The Name Christian Mean?

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    It's of Greek origin, but this is the Latin spelling which predominantes in western European languages.  It means anointed at its most basic, although most would interpret it as also meaning follower of Christ (believer in Christianity).  

    The name "Christ" comes from Khristos, which is Greek translation of the Hebrew word for "Messiah", which also means "anointed."  

    In modern times this is a boy's name. But in medieval centuries it was a girl's name.  It may have become masculinised by the success of the religious fiction "Pilgrim's Progress" (1684) by John Bunyan.  The hero in there was a lad called Christian.  Nowadays instead, girls might be given the corresponding names of Christine, Christianna and Kirsten.  A closely related boy's name is Christopher, which means "Bearer of the annointed one" or Christ carrier..

    Famous Christians include French fashion designer Christian Dior, actor Christian Slater and Dr. Christiaan Barnard.
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    Scavenger 

    answered 3 years ago

    Thanx bro i needed that for my report
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    Xxchris95

    Xxchris95

    commented 9 months ago

      In english christian mean the follower of christ.
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      Dr_misbah 

      answered 7 months ago

        It means gods religion is christian and that also means the first church invented was called christ-ian
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        Guest

        Guest 

        answered 8 months ago

        Lol :) Umm It Means One Of A Kind!:)
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        Guest 

        answered 4 months ago

           
           

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