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'''Christopher''' is the English version of a Europe-wide name derived from the [[Ancient Greek]] Χριστόφορος (Khristóphoros). The name means “[[Christ]]-bearer”, or more literally “Bearer of the anointed one”. The constituent parts are χρίστος (''khrístos'') "anointed one" and φέρειν (''phérein'') "to carry". The name originates in the Christian legend of [[St. Christopher]].
'''Christopher''' --->HI CHRIS<--- is the English version of a Europe-wide name derived from the [[Ancient Greek]] Χριστόφορος (Khristóphoros). The name means “[[Christ]]-bearer”, or more literally “Bearer of the anointed one”. The constituent parts are χρίστος (''khrístos'') "anointed one" and φέρειν (''phérein'') "to carry". The name originates in the Christian legend of [[St. Christopher]].


In English, Christopher may be abbreviated as, Chris, Kit, Topher, Toph, Cris, Kris or Xtopher.
In English, Christopher may be abbreviated as, Chris, Kit, Topher, Toph, Cris, Kris or Xtopher.

Revision as of 07:10, 25 June 2008

Christopher
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameEnglish derived from Ancient Greek
MeaningΧριστόφορος (Christóphοros), 'Christ bearer'
Other names
Related namesChris, Christo, Christoph, Kit, Kester, Topher, Cristobal, and Christy

Christopher --->HI CHRIS<--- is the English version of a Europe-wide name derived from the Ancient Greek Χριστόφορος (Khristóphoros). The name means “Christ-bearer”, or more literally “Bearer of the anointed one”. The constituent parts are χρίστος (khrístos) "anointed one" and φέρειν (phérein) "to carry". The name originates in the Christian legend of St. Christopher.

In English, Christopher may be abbreviated as, Chris, Kit, Topher, Toph, Cris, Kris or Xtopher.

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