Cristofor

Cristofor Origin and Meaning

The name Cristofor is a boy's name.

Cristofor is a masculine name representing a variant spelling of Christopher, which derives from the Greek elements 'Christos' meaning 'anointed one' and 'phero' meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry.' This particular spelling reflects Romance language influences, especially Romanian or Spanish variations of the name. While Christopher has been widely popular across the Christian world, the Cristofor variant remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries. The name carries religious significance as it references St. Christopher, legendary bearer of Christ across a river. The distinctive spelling gives this familiar name a fresh, international character while maintaining its connection to a name with deep historical and religious roots.