Krystian
Greek or English from Latin
"anointed one or follower of Christ"
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Updated Mon Mar 31 2025
Krystian Origin and Meaning
The name Krystian is a boy's name.
Krystian is the Polish variant of the name Christian, ultimately derived from Latin 'Christianus' meaning 'follower of Christ'. This masculine name carries religious significance while maintaining a distinctive Slavic character through its spelling. Popular throughout Poland and among Polish diaspora communities, Krystian offers a unique alternative to the more common Christian spelling in English-speaking countries. The name has been borne by notable Poles including footballer Krystian Bielik and pianist Krystian Zimerman. The distinctive 'K' and 'y' combination gives the name a strong, modern feel while honoring its traditional roots.
Popularity of the name Krystian
Famous People Named Krystian
- Krystian BąkPolish hockey player and olympian
- Krystian BrzozowskiPolish wrestler and olympian
- Krystian Godfryd Dybel de Hammeraugeneral in Polish army
- Krystian DługopolskiPolish ski jumper
- Piotr Krystian DomaradzkiPolish writer and journalist
- Krystian GałuszkaPolish poet
- Krystian KozerawskiPolish musician and guitarist
- Krystian LupaPolish set designer and theater director
- Krystian Walery ŁuczakPolish politician
- Krystian NiełacnyPolish anesthesiologist, social activist and regionalist
- Krystian Dorian StangelPolish architect and urban planner
- Fryderyk Krystian WettynPolish prince
- Krystian WieczorekPolish actor
- Krystian ZimermanPolish pianist
- Krystian KrzemińskiPolish poet