Christiaan
/KRIHSTEE-ahn/ African Male
Meaning & Origin
Christiaan is a African name meaning "Follower of Christ". The name Christiaan is of Dutch origin. It is derived from the Latin "Christianus," meaning "follower of Christ."
Quick Facts
Language African
Gender Male
Phonetic KRIHSTEE-ahn
IPA ˈkɹɪstiˌɑn
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as KRIHSTEE-ahn. Keep the original African phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Christiaan
- · Christiaan Huygens - Physicist and Astronomer
- · Christiaan Barnard - Cardiac Surgeon
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