Christophorus
masculine
Chris is a short form, so in Latin you use the full name: Christophorus for Christopher, or Christīna for Christina.
Ways to say it
| Latin | Note |
|---|---|
| Christophorus | masculine |
| Christīna | feminine |
Latin had no short form like Chris. In a Latin letter a friend called Chris is addressed by the full name.
Which one should you use?
Christiānus means "a Christian", not a personal name.
How do you pronounce it?
krees-TOH-foh-rus
Did you know?
- Christophorus comes from Greek Χριστοφόρος, "Christ-bearer", the source of the legend of the saint who carried the child Christ across a river.
Examples in context
- Christophorus est vir bonae voluntatis.Christopher is a man of good will.
- Christianus decem annos natus est.Chris is ten years old.
- Christophorus est vir fortis.Christopher is a strong man.
- Christianus bonos libros amat.Chris loves good books.
- Christophorus Columbus nāvigāvit.Christopher Columbus sailed.
- Salvē, Christīna!Hello, Chris!
