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“Christian” (Greek Χρῑστῐᾱνός) is associated with meaning “followers of Christ” and is linked in Acts to first use in Antioch.
The terms “Christian” and “Christianity” come from Greek usage connected to Jesus and his followers. Early Jewish Christians sometimes referred to themselves as “The Way,” but the specific label “Christian” is attested in Acts 11:26, where it is said to mean “followers of Christ” and to have first been used in Antioch for Jesus’ disciples by non-Jewish inhabitants. The name “Christian” is derived from Greek Χρῑστῐᾱνός (Khrīstiānós), while “Christianity/Christianism” appears later as Χρῑστῐᾱνισμός (Khrīstiānismós). The earliest recorded use of “Christianity/Christianism” is attributed to Ignatius of Antioch around 100 CE. The underlying name “Jesus” itself comes from Ancient Greek Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous), likely ultimately from Hebrew/Aramaic יֵשׁוּעַ (Yēšūaʿ).
“Christian” (Greek Χρῑστῐᾱνός) is associated with meaning “followers of Christ” and is linked in Acts to first use in Antioch.
“Christianity/Christianism” (Greek Χρῑστῐᾱνισμός) is recorded earliest in writings attributed to Ignatius of Antioch around 100 CE.
The etymology connects these terms to the name “Jesus,” from Greek Ἰησοῦς, likely from Hebrew/Aramaic יֵשׁוּעַ.
A term meaning “followers of Christ,” derived from Greek Χρῑστῐᾱνός (Khrīstiānós).
The name for the religion, derived from Greek Χρῑστῐᾱνισμός (Khrīstiānismós), with early recorded usage attributed to Ignatius of Antioch.
The personal name of the founder of Christianity, from Ancient Greek Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous), likely from Hebrew/Aramaic יֵשׁוּעַ (Yēšūaʿ).
An early self-designation used by followers of Jesus, expressed in Koine Greek as τῆς ὁδοῦ (tês hodoû).
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