Christoffel

Greek and Latin

"bearer of Christ"

Christoffel Origin and Meaning

The name Christoffel is a boy's name.

Christoffel is a masculine name of Dutch and Germanic origin, serving as a cognate of the more familiar Christopher. Derived from the Greek elements "Christos" (Christ) and "phero" (to bear), it shares the meaning "bearer of Christ" with its more common variants. Particularly used in the Netherlands and among Dutch-speaking communities, Christoffel has historical significance, as evidenced by notable figures like the 16th-century Dutch mathematician and physicist Christoffel van Sichem. While uncommon in English-speaking countries, the name carries a distinguished Old World charm and cultural specificity. Christoffel offers a distinctive alternative for parents seeking a name with European heritage and Christian significance while maintaining connection to the more familiar Christopher.

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Famous People Named Christoffel

• Christoffel F. Hendrik Wiese South African billionaire
• Christoffel Jacobsz van der Laemen Flemish painter
• Christoffel 'Boetie' Venter South African military commander
• Christoffel Pierson Dutch painter
• Christoffel Joseph Brand South African judge and politician
• Christoffel van Sichem Dutch woodcutter and engraver
• Christoffel Bisschop Dutch painter