Χριστόφορος
Christóforosmasculine
The English name Christopher is translated into Greek as Χριστόφορος (Christóforos). Wiktionary also lists Χρήστος (Chrístos).
Meaning: a male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Χριστόφορος | Christóforos | masculine |
| Χρήστος | Chrístos | masculine |
Χριστόφορος is a masculine given name used to translate the name Christopher.
What does it mean word for word?
The name Χριστόφορος is composed of the words for 'Christ' (Χριστός) and 'bearer' (φόρος/φέρω), literally meaning 'Christ-bearer'.
How do you pronounce it?
Christóforos
Did you know?
- The name Χρήστος, a common variant, derives from an Ancient Greek word meaning 'useful' or 'agreeable' rather than referring to 'Christ'.
- The word φόρος in Χριστόφορος can also mean 'tribute' or 'tax' in other Greek contexts.
- The name Χριστόφορος is associated with the tradition of the patron saint of travelers.
Examples in context
- Ας γνωρίσουμε τον ΧριστόφοροLet's meet Christopher
- Αγαπητέ κύριε ΧριστόφορεDear Mr. Christopher
- Πώς είσαι, Χρήστο;How are you, Chris?
- Γεια σου, ΧρίστοφορεHello, Christopher
- Ο Χριστόφορος είναι πολύ ευγενικός άνθρωπος.O Christoforos einai poly evgenikos anthropos.Christopher is a very polite man.
- Ο Χριστόφορος εργάζεται στην τράπεζα.O Christoforos ergazetai stin trapeza.Christopher works at the bank.
Example conversation
Maria and Kostas are talking about a mutual friend.
- Μαρία MariaΕίδες τον Χριστόφορο σήμερα;Eídes ton Christóforo símera?Did you see Christopher today?
- Κώστας KostasΌχι, δεν τον είδα ακόμα.Óchi, den ton eída akóma.No, I haven't seen him yet.
- Μαρία MariaΟ Χριστόφορος είπε ότι θα έρθαινε.O Christóforos eípe óti tha érthaine.Christopher said that he would come.
- Κώστας KostasΊσως είναι αργότερα.Ísos eínai argótera.Maybe he is coming later.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “christopher” translations and entries Χρήστος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Χρήστος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
