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Risto

OriginFinnish variation of Christopher
Meaning"bearer of Christ"
GenderBoy
NB Rank#17836

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Famous Ristos

  • Risto Heikki Ryti

    5th President of Finland

  • Risto Kalervo Näätänen

    Finnish neuroscientist

  • Risto Siliqi

    Albanian poet

  • Risto Radulović

    Bosnian politician and journalist

  • Ricardo "Risto" Mejide

    Spanish music producer and talent judge

  • Risto Kübar

    Estonian actor

  • Risto Apostolov

    Macedonian singer,songwriter

  • Risto Erkki Juhani Penttilä

    Finnish politician

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5 Letter Boy Names
Names Ending in O for Boys
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