Kristoforos

Greek and Latin

"bearer of Christ"

Kristoforos Origin and Meaning

The name Kristoforos is a boy's name.

Kristoforos is the Greek form of Christopher, a masculine name with deep historical roots. Derived from the Greek elements 'Christos' meaning 'anointed one' and 'phero' meaning 'to bear,' the name literally translates to 'Christ-bearer.' This refers to the legend of Saint Christopher, who carried the Christ child across a river. While the shortened form Christos is more common in modern Greece, Kristoforos preserves the full traditional form. The name carries significant religious and cultural weight in Orthodox Christian traditions. Though less common internationally than Christopher, Kristoforos offers a direct connection to Greek heritage and Orthodox traditions while maintaining the meaningful legacy of its widely recognized counterpart.