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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
  • Won multiple Peabody Awards and Emmy Awards for her reporting

Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard (1942-)

Geneticist

  • Won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1995 for her work on the genetic control of early embryonic development