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Christopher is the English version of a Europe-wide name derived from the Greek name Χριστόφορος. The constituent parts are Χριστός (Christós), "Christ" or "Anointed", and φέρειν (phérein), "to bear"; hence the "Christ-bearer".
Christopher is the English version of a Europe-wide name derived from the Greek name Χριστόφορος. Th
A boy name with 3 syllables. Currently considered common.
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Christopher is the English version of a Europe-wide name derived from the Greek name Χριστόφορος (Christophoros). The name literally means "Christ-bearer", deriving from Christos (Χριστός, 'anointed one') and pherein (φέρειν, 'to bear'). It was a popular epithet for Saint Christopher, a Christian martyr who was traditionally believed to have carried the Christ child across a river. The name became widespread in medieval Europe due to the saint's veneration.
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