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Christopher
KRIHS-tuh-fuh
Christopher (name) means a male given name meaning "carrier of Christ," from the legend of Saint Christopher carrying the infant Jesus across a river. Example: “Christopher was named after his grandfather.”
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A male given name meaning "carrier of Christ," from the legend of Saint Christopher carrying the infant Jesus across a river.
"Christopher was named after his grandfather."
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Etymology
From Late Latin Christophorus, from Koine Greek Khristóphoros, "carrier of Christ."
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What does “Christopher” mean?
The word “Christopher” means a male given name meaning "carrier of Christ," from the legend of Saint Christopher carrying the infant Jesus across a river.
How do you pronounce “Christopher”?
“Christopher” is pronounced KRIHS-tuh-fuh (/ˈkɹɪs.tə.fɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Christopher” in a sentence?
Here is “Christopher” used in a sentence: “Christopher was named after his grandfather.”
What part of speech is “Christopher”?
“Christopher” is a name.
Where does the word “Christopher” come from?
The word “Christopher” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin Christophorus, from Koine Greek Khristóphoros, "carrier of Christ.".
Is “Christopher” a common word?
“Christopher” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the meaning of the name Christopher?
Christopher is a male given name meaning "carrier of Christ." It comes from the legend of Saint Christopher, who is said to have carried the infant Jesus across a river.
What are common short forms of Christopher?
Christopher is often shortened to Chris, and sometimes to Kit or Topher. These nicknames are used informally in place of the full name.
What is the difference between Christopher and Chris?
Christopher is the full given name, while Chris is its common short form used informally. Chris can also stand in for other names such as Christine or Christian, so context helps identify the full name.
Who was Saint Christopher in relation to the name?
Saint Christopher is the figure behind the name, from the legend of him carrying the infant Jesus across a river. That story gives the name its meaning, "carrier of Christ."
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