Christian has 6 different meanings across 3 categories:
Noun · Adjective · Proper Noun
a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
"After years of searching, she finally found a church where she could become a Christian in the way her grandfather described."
A believer in Christianity.
"The new Christian joined the local church to share his faith with others."
In plain English: A Christian is someone who believes that Jesus Christ is God and follows his teachings as their guide for life.
"Many Christians believe in following Jesus's teachings every day."
following the teachings or manifesting the qualities or spirit of Jesus Christ
"The community gathered to honor their Christian leader, whose life was defined by compassion and selfless service."
Of, like or relating to Christianity or Christians.
"The church celebrated its annual Christian festival with songs and prayers honoring Jesus."
In plain English: Christian describes someone who follows Jesus and believes his teachings are true.
"The Christian church held its services in the small village hall."
A male given name from Ancient Greek found in England since the twelfth century.
"The parish records show that Christian was a common first name for boys in the village during the thirteenth century, though it is now rarely used for males."
The word comes from the Latin Chrīstiānus, which was derived from Ancient Greek for "belonging to Christ." It originally meant a follower of Christ, combining the name with a suffix meaning "pertaining to."