Crìostaidh
The Gaelic word for "christian" (as a noun) is Crìostaidh.
Crìostaidh refers to a person who is a member of the Christian religion. If you wish to describe something as being related to Christianity, such as a concept or a practice, you should use the adjective Crìosdail. Additionally, Crìsdean is used as a male given name.
Meaning: member of the Christian religion (noun)
Which one should you use?
Crìostaidh is the noun used to identify a person, whereas Crìosdail is the adjective used to describe things related to Christianity.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Munster dialect, the term Críostóir is used to refer to a Christian.
Related words
Did you know?
- The grave accent in Crìostaidh is not a decorative mark but a mandatory phonetic guide that changes the length and quality of the vowel.
- The variation Críostóir used in the south of Ireland highlights how much religious terminology can shift across different Gaelic-speaking regions.
- The name Crìsdean is the Gaelic equivalent of the name 'Christian', yet it is used as a standard given name for boys.
Examples in context
- Is Crìostaidh e.He is a Christian.
