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Chris
krihs
Chris (name) means a common diminutive of the given names Christopher, Christian, or Christina. Example: “Chris picked us up from the airport.”
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A common diminutive of the given names Christopher, Christian, or Christina.
"Chris picked us up from the airport."
"It had been 2,836 days since Chris Kirk last won on the PGA Tour. Yet after securing his first victory in over seven years on Sunday, that was not the first milestone the American golfer had on his mind."
— Jack Bantock, Chris Kirk battled alcoholism and depression – now he has secured his first PGA Tour victory in seven years (2023)
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What does “Chris” mean?
The word “Chris” means a common diminutive of the given names Christopher, Christian, or Christina.
How do you pronounce “Chris”?
“Chris” is pronounced krihs (/kɹɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Chris” in a sentence?
Here is “Chris” used in a sentence: “Chris picked us up from the airport.”
What part of speech is “Chris”?
“Chris” is a name.
Is “Chris” a common word?
“Chris” is a very common word in modern English.
What names is Chris short for?
Chris is a short form of several names. For men it usually stands for Christopher or Christian; for women it often comes from Christina, Christine, or Christabel. Because it works for so many longer names and both sexes, Chris is a popular, flexible nickname on its own.
What does the name Chris mean?
The meaning traces back to the fuller names it shortens. Christopher comes from Greek and means 'bearer of Christ,' while Christian means 'follower of Christ.' Christina and Christine share the same Christian root. So Chris, in all its forms, carries a meaning connected to Christ.
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