Christoph

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Christoph means "Bearer of Christ" or "Christ-bearer". It is a combination of the Greek word 'Christos', meaning 'Christ' and the Germanic word 'faran', meaning 'to bear'.
Pronunciation
KRIS-tawf
Kristoff (KRIS-toff)
Popularity
Although the name Christoph is quite popular in Germany and other European countries, it is not commonly used in other parts of the world. According to the latest data available, Christoph is ranked as the 3,059th most popular male name in the United States.

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Christoph Name meanings & History

The name Christoph means "Bearer of Christ" or "Christ-bearer". It is a combination of the Greek word 'Christos', meaning 'Christ' and the Germanic word 'faran', meaning 'to bear'. German form of Christopher. Christoph is used as a first name for boys. It is often given to boys born around Christmas or those who have a religious background.

Zodiac Sign of Christoph: Change Scorpio,Challenge Capricorn

Synonyms of Christoph:

C: Choice,Candid,Chatty,Curious,Clever,Cute,Copycat

H: Hope,Hobnobbing,Heart's Desire,Haggle,Hyper

R: Resourceful,Rational,Restless,Reason

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

S: Security,Social Standing,Solidity,Status,Sensuality,Success,Sex

T: Tacky,Touchy,Testy,Doubting Thomas,Talkative,Truth,Tireless

O: Ostentatious,Obsolete,Obsessive,Obstinate,Organized

P: Pensive,Passive,Partnership,Political,Particular

Christoph is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Christoph include Christoph Waltz, an Austrian-German actor known for his roles in movies such as 'Inglourious Basterds' and 'Django Unchained'. Christoph Daum is a German former football player and coach, while Christoph Metzelder is a retired German footballer, who played as a center-back.

2.) CHRISTOPH (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: Derived from the Ecclesiastic Late Latin Christophorus and the Ecclesiastic Greek Christophoros, a compound name composed of the elements Christos (Christ) and pherein (to bear): hence, “bearing Christ.” The name was borne by St. Christopher, a 3rd-century Christian martyr of Asia Minor who is the patron saint of travelers. Pet: Stoffel, Stoppel. (KRIS-TOF)


3.) Christoph (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) a form of Christopher.

Other Forms: Chrisstoph, Chrisstophe


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