Kristians

Kristians is a masculine given name used primarily in Latvia, where it is the standard Latvian form of Kristian, a variant of Kristian/Kristianus that ultimately derives from the Latin Christianus, meaning “follower of Christ” or “Christian.” The form Kristians reflects Latvian phonology and grammar, in which most masculine names end with -s. The name is cognate with Kristian in other languages and with closely related forms such as Christian and Kristijan.

In Latvia, Kristians has been a traditional and relatively common name for centuries, though its popularity has fluctuated over time. Outside Latvia, the form Kristian is common in several Nordic and Baltic languages, while related variants such as Kristijonas appear in Lithuanian, and Kristijan in South Slavic communities.

As a given name with Christian origins, Kristians is part of a broader family of names that have been used throughout Christian Europe. It typically carries no specific meaning beyond its etymological association, but its use is linked to cultural and religious naming practices.

See also: Kristian, Christian, Kristijonas, Kristijan.