Christiaan

The meaning of Christiaan is 'follower of Christ' or 'Christian'. The name Christiaan is a diminutive of the word Christianus meaning I'm Christ, from Latin roots. Early Greek-speaking Christians referred to Jesus as Christ. The name originated from the Medieval Greek word Christos, which means Christ or Messiah, an attribute of Jesus. In the New Testament, Jesus is referred to as the Messiah. In the early 18th century, the name Christiaan was a common feminine first name in Scottish. This name has many variations, including Christian, Kristian, Cristian, and Kristiaan. The name Christiaan is popular among countries including the United States, Netherlands, Australia, Canada, Great Britain, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, and more. Christian is usually a male name, and Chris is a diminutive of Christiaan. Christiaen was the old version of the name. Among those with the name are Christiaan Bailey (Surfer from America), Christiaan Andriessen (painter from Dutch), Christiaan Basson (Pro Golf player from South Africa), Christiaan Cicek (Football player from the Dutch), Christiaan Kok (Cricketer from Zimbabwe), to name a few.

Gender

Boy

Origin

Latin

Numerology

C is for complete, nothing further needed here.

H is for heart, warm and loving.

R is for romp, you know how to have fun!

I is for instill, the lesson of life.

S is for serious, not always joking.

T is for talent, hidden or not.

I is for ignite, the fire in you!

A is for affirm, the certainty of knowledge.

A is for admirable, you certainly are!

N is for neatness, your orderly way.

Lucky

Christiaan lucky number is 3.

The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!

Famous People Named Christiaan

• Christiaan Hendrik Persoon Dutch mycologist
• Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje Dutch Orientalist who advised the colonial government of Indonesia
• Pieter Christiaan Michiel van Vollenhoven, Prince of Orange,Nassau

Christiaan in Pop Culture

• Hadeon evil fairy in Fables that cursed Briar Rose
• "Hadeon" eighth studio album from Dutch Death Metal band Pestilence
• Hayle town in Cornwall, UK
• Griffon Kato character in the manga/anime, 'Rave Master'
• The griffon vulture is an Old World vulture.