Cristoforo - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Cristoforo

kree-STAWR-uh-foh-roh'kree-STAW-foh-roh'4 syllables
🇮🇹Italian
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MEANING

Bearer of Christ

ORIGIN

Christian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Greek name Christophoros, which is composed of 'Christos' meaning Christ and 'phero' meaning to bear or carry.

CULTURAL NOTES

The name is associated with Saint Christopher, the patron saint of travelers, known for carrying the Christ child across a river.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used since the early Christian era, the name gained popularity in medieval times, especially among those who wished to honor the saint.

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