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Name Origin

Cristiano is a masculine given name of Latin origin, meaning 'follower of Christ'. It is a variant of the name Christian.

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Famous People

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro (1985-)

Professional Footballer

  • Five-time Ballon d'Or winner
  • Five-time UEFA Champions League winner
  • One-time UEFA European Championship winner
  • Most international goals scored by a male player

Cristiano Malgioglio (1949-)

Singer, Songwriter, Television Personality

  • Written songs for numerous famous Italian singers
  • Known for his flamboyant personality and appearances on reality television shows