Kristopher
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
Meaning & Etymology
Kristopher is a variant of the name Christopher, which is derived from the Greek name Χριστόφορος (Christophoros or Christoforos). The name is composed of Χριστός (Christós), meaning "Christ" or "Anointed", and φέρειν (phérein), meaning "to bear"; hence, it translates to "Christ-bearer". The name has been used as a given name since the 10th century and has been popular in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United Kingdom, where it was frequently among the top male names from the 194...
Etymology
Original Form:
Χριστόφορος (Christophoros or Christoforos)
Evolution:
The name evolved from its Greek origins to the Latin 'Christophorus', and then to the English 'Christopher'. The variant 'Kristopher' emerged as an alternative spelling, likely influenced by phonetic ...
Source:
Greek