χριστιανός
christianósmasculine
The Greek word for Christian is χριστιανός (christianós). Wiktionary also lists χριστιανή (christianí).
Meaning: member of the Christian religion (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| χριστιανός | christianós | masculine |
| χριστιανή | christianí | feminine |
The term refers to a member of the Christian religion.
Which one should you use?
The masculine form χριστιανός is used for male Christians or when referring to Christians in a general mixed-gender group. The feminine form χριστιανή is used specifically for female Christians.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
If you want to use 'christian' as an adjective, such as in the phrase 'a Christian tradition', use the adjective form χριστιανικός. Additionally, the forms can serve as names: Χριστιανή is a female given name, while both Χριστιανός and Κρίστιαν are male given names.
How do you pronounce it?
christianós
Did you know?
- In modern Greek, χριστιανός can be used to describe a person who is simply 'kind' or 'decent', regardless of their actual religious affiliation.
- In some Greek idioms, the phrase είναι χριστιανός can imply that a person is naive or overly trusting to a fault.
- The word χριστιανός is derived from χριστός, which literally means 'anointed one'. In Ancient Greek, this referred to someone smeared with oil for a religious or royal ceremony.
Examples in context
- Ο Ιησούς δεν ήταν Χριστιανός.Jesus wasn't a Christian.This sentence shows the use of χριστιανός to describe Jesus.Tatoeba #11206830 by janTuki, translation #11206524 by shekitten
- Μπορεί κάποιος να είναι χριστιανός χωρίς να πάει στην εκκλησία;Can a person be Christian without going to church?Tatoeba #13684277 by ninefi, translation #13683758 by frpzzd
- Μπορεί κάποιος να είναι χριστιανός και να μην πάει στην εκκλησία;Can a person be Christian and not go to church?This sentence uses χριστιανός in a question regarding church attendance and being Christian.Tatoeba #13684276 by ninefi, translation #13683757 by frpzzd
- Ο Θεόδωρος είναι ένας Χριστιανός.Theodore is a Christian.
- Η Μαρία είναι μια πεπεισμένη Χριστιανή.Maria is a devout Christian.
- Ο Δημήτρης είναι Χριστιανός και πηγαίνει στην εκκλησία κάθε Κυριακή.Dimitris is a Christian and goes to church every Sunday.
- Πολλοί Χριστιανοί αναγνωρίζουν την Αγία Γραφή ως οδηγό τους.Many Christians recognize the Holy Scriptures as their guide.
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Example conversation
Nikos and Kyriaki are discussing their backgrounds during a friendly chat.
- Νίκος NikosΕίσαι χριστιανός, Νίκο;Eísai christianós, Níko?Are you a Christian, Nikos?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΝαι, είμαι χριστιανός από γενιά.Nai, eímai christianós apó geniá.Yes, I have been a Christian from birth.
- Νίκος NikosΚι εγώ είμαι χριστιανή.Ki egó eímai christianí.I am a Christian too.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΧαίρομαι πολύ για αυτό, Κυριακή.Chaíromai polý gia aftó, Kyriakí.I am very glad about that, Kyriaki.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “christian” translations and entries χριστιανός, χριστιανή, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries χριστιανός, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
