Acts [11:25] Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul: [11:26] And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
"Christian" was first used in the city of Antioch. It was actually a term used negatively towards the followers of Jesus Christ.
Yes, Abigail Breslin is a Christian. Her first name is a Christian name, as is her surname.
His characters first name is Christian but his last name is never mentioned.
Hans Christian Andersen used the pen name "Hans Christian".
Himura (< family name) Kenshin . In English usage the Christian , first , name is used whereas in Japanese culture the surname or family name is first .
I believe that since Adam was the first human on the planet, that his name would be the first Christian name. It means "of the earth" in Hebrew. Now as far as Christian as in the meaning having Christian origins. "Having Christian origins", I am not sure.
It was first used in the Bible, it wasn't around when Jesus was there, but it was used to describe Paul and people with him, it's very complicated.
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Your given names are what used to be called Christian names or forenames. Sometimes it is now called your personal name or first name, as distinguished from your family name or family names.
Einstein's first name was Albert.
The family name (= last name) of the father was : CARTIER The Christian name (= first name) of the father was : Jamet The family name (= last name) of the mother was : JANSART The Christian name (= first name) of the mother was : Jesseline
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