Christiana

At a Glance: Name: Christiana – Meaning: follower of Christ – Origin: Latin (medieval feminine form of Christian, ultimately from Ancient Greek Christos) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: kris-tee-AN-ah

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Christiana (kris-tee-AN-ah) is the Latin, medieval feminine form of Christian, tracing back to the Ancient Greek word Christos, and it means follower of Christ. It has a romantic, storybook feel, with its extra syllables giving it a graceful, old-fashioned lilt.

Meaning & Origin of Christiana

Meaning: Follower of christ.

Origin: Latin (medieval feminine form of Christian, ultimately from Ancient Greek Christos).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Christiana

Phonetic: kris-tee-AN-ah   IPA: /ˌkrɪstiˈænə/

Popularity of Christiana

Christiana had its best year in 1996, when 309 girls were given the name and it ranked #699 nationally; by 2024 it had dropped to #3224, with just 49 girls given the name.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1882–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Christiana mean?

Follower of christ. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Christiana)

How do you pronounce Christiana?

Christiana is pronounced kris-tee-AN-ah (IPA: /ˌkrɪstiˈænə/).

Is Christiana a popular name right now?

Christiana peaked at #699 in 1996 and is ranked #3224 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1882–2024.)

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