христиани́н
xristianínmasculine
The English word 'christian' is translated into Russian as христиани́н (xristianín). If unsure, use христиани́н. Wiktionary also lists христиа́нка (xristiánka).
Meaning: member of the Christian religion (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| христиани́н | xristianín | masculine |
| христиа́нка | xristiánka | feminine |
This noun refers to a member of the Christian religion.
Which one should you use?
христиани́н is the noun used to refer to the person, whereas христиа́нский is the adjective used to describe things relating to Christianity, such as 'Christian art' (христиа́нское искусство).
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine plural form of the noun is христиа́нки. The words Кристиа́н and Христиа́н can also be used as male given names. The adjective form is христиа́нский.
How do you pronounce it?
xristianín
Did you know?
- The phrase христиа́нское терпе́ние refers to 'Christian patience'. It is used idiomatically to describe the act of enduring a very difficult or annoying person with extreme restraint.
- Russia has a distinct term правосла́вный meaning 'Orthodox'. While христиани́н is correct, most Russian Christians identify primarily as правосла́вные in daily conversation.
- While 'Christian' is a common concept, the Russian word for a 'follower' or 'believer' in a religious sense is often верующий, which many Russians use more frequently than the formal term христиани́н.
Examples in context
- Наше общество основано на христианских ценностях.Our society is based on Christian values.
- Мой друг – христианин.My friend is a Christian.
- Он истинный христиани́н.On istinnyy khristianin.He is a true Christian.
- Каждый христиани́н должен молиться.Kazhdyy khristianin dolzhen molit'sya.Every Christian must pray.
Example conversation
Alexander and Olga are discussing their family history.
- Александр AleksandrТвой дедушка был христиани́н?Tvoy dedushka byl khristianin?Was your grandfather a Christian?
- Ольга OlgaДа, он был очень набожным.Da, on byl ochen' nabozhnym.Yes, he was very devout.
- Александр AleksandrЭто было важно для него?Eto bylo vazhno dlya nego?Was that important to him?
- Ольга OlgaДа, вера вела его по жизни.Da, vera vela ego po zhizni.Yes, faith guided him through life.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “christian” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
