Cristofano

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Cristofano is the Italian variant of the name Christopher. It derives from the Greek name Χριστόφορος (Christóforos) which means "bearer of Christ".
Pronunciation
krees-TO-fah-no(Medieval Tuscan Italian)
kris-TO-fah-no
Popularity
The name Cristofano is not very common outside of Italy. It has been steadily declining in popularity since the 1980s and is now considered a rare name.

cartoon of the name Cristofano
Cartoon of Cristofano

Cristofano Name meanings & History

Cristofano is the Italian variant of the name Christopher. It derives from the Greek name Χριστόφορος (Christóforos) which means "bearer of Christ". Medieval Tuscan form of Cristoforo. Cristofano is a popular name in Italy, particularly in Tuscany and Umbria. It is most commonly given to boys who are born into Catholic families.

Zodiac Sign of Cristofano: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Cristofano:

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

R: Resourceful,Reason,Rational,Restless

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

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

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

O: Ostentatious,Obsolete,Obsessive,Organized,Obstinate

F: Fun-loving,Festive,Friendly,Fiery

A: Ambitious,Argumentative,Action,Aggressive,Assertive,Angry

N: Neat,Nitpicking,Neurosis,Nice,Nagging,Nutrition,Nervous

Cristofano is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Refined name
  • a Unintellectual name

Famous People

Cristofano Allori (Italian painter), Cristofano Malvezzi (Italian composer and organist), Cristofano Gherardi (Italian Renaissance painter)

Related Names to Cristofano

Christopher, Kristopher, Cristopher, Cristoforo, Christophe, Kester, Topher, Christoph, Kristof