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Christopher

Greek · M

“Christ-bearer”

Where it comes from

christos (Christ) + phero (to bear)

Also known as

Cristobal (Spanish), Christophe (French), Cristoforo (Italian)

Fun Fact

Saint Christopher, according to legend, carried travelers across a dangerous river, including once unknowingly carrying Christ himself, which is the direct source of the name's 'Christ-bearer' meaning.

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