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'''Christopher''' (sometimes ''Kristoffer'') is the [[English language|English]] version of a [[Europe]]-wide name derived from the [[Greek language|Greek]] name Χριστόφορος ([[Christóforos|''Christóforos'']]). The constituent parts are Χριστός (''Christós''), "[[Christ]]", and φέρειν (''phérein''), "bear": the "Christ bearer" or "the one who bears Christ (in his soul)". The name originates in the [[Legendary material in Christian hagiography|Christian legend]] of [[St. Christopher]].
'''Christopher''' (sometimes ''Kristoffer(追記) '' or ''Kristopher (追記ここまで)'') is the [[English language|English]] version of a [[Europe]]-wide name derived from the [[Greek language|Greek]] name Χριστόφορος ([[Christóforos|''Christóforos'']]). The constituent parts are Χριστός (''Christós''), "[[Christ]]", and φέρειν (''phérein''), "bear": the "Christ bearer" or "the one who bears Christ (in his soul)". The name originates in the [[Legendary material in Christian hagiography|Christian legend]] of [[St. Christopher]].


As a given, or first name, '''Christopher''' has been in use since the 15th century. In [[Denmark]] the name was borne by three kings (their names are usually spelled Christoffer), and included the 15th century [[Christopher of Bavaria]] who also ruled [[Norway]] and [[Sweden]]. In English, Christopher may be abbreviated as Chris.
As a given, or first name, '''Christopher''' has been in use since the 15th century. In [[Denmark]] the name was borne by three kings (their names are usually spelled Christoffer), and included the 15th century [[Christopher of Bavaria]] who also ruled [[Norway]] and [[Sweden]]. In English, Christopher may be abbreviated as Chris.

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Christopher
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameGreek
MeaningΧριστόφορος (Christóphοros), 'Christ bearer'
Other names
Related namesChris, Christoph, Christy

Christopher (sometimes Kristoffer or Kristopher) is the English version of a Europe-wide name derived from the Greek name Χριστόφορος (Christóforos). The constituent parts are Χριστός (Christós), "Christ", and φέρειν (phérein), "bear": the "Christ bearer" or "the one who bears Christ (in his soul)". The name originates in the Christian legend of St. Christopher.

As a given, or first name, Christopher has been in use since the 15th century. In Denmark the name was borne by three kings (their names are usually spelled Christoffer), and included the 15th century Christopher of Bavaria who also ruled Norway and Sweden. In English, Christopher may be abbreviated as Chris.

It was frequently the most popular male first name in the United Kingdom, having been in the top twenty since the 1940s. However, the name is most common in England and not so common in Wales, Scotland or Ireland. It is also not commonly used in other English-speaking regions, such as Australia as well as North and South America.[1]

The name Christopher has been translated and used in the same meaning (Christ bearer) in non-English languages. [citation needed ]

Cognates in non-English languages

References

  1. ^ "Christopher - Meaning And Origin Of The Name Christopher". Baby Names UK. {{cite web}}: Text "BabyNames.co.uk" ignored (help)

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