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Name Origin

Christiane is a feminine given name, primarily of French origin. It is a variation of the name Christina, which itself derives from the Greek name Christos, meaning 'Anointed One' or 'Christ'. Christiane therefore carries religious connotations and symbolizes faith, devotion, and followers of Christianity.

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Famous People

Christiane Amanpour (1958-)

Journalist

  • Chief International Anchor for CNN
  • Host of Amanpour on PBS and CNN International

Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard (1942-)

Developmental biologist

  • Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1995)
  • Pioneer in research on embryonic development in fruit flies