CristÓBal

  • [ kree-STO-bahl ]
  • Spanish
Spanish form of CHRISTOPHER.

CHRISTOPHER   male   English
From the Late Greek name Χριστοφορος (Christophoros) meaning "bearing CHRIST", derived from Χριστος (Christos) combined with φερω (phero) "to bear, to carry". Early Christians used it as a metaphorical name, expressing that they carried Christ in their hearts. In the Middle Ages, literal interpretations of the name's etymology led to legends about a Saint Christopher who carried the young Jesus across a river. He has come to be regarded as the patron saint of travellers.

As an English given name, Christopher has been in general use since the 15th century. In Denmark it was borne by three kings (their names are usually spelled Christoffer), including the 15th-century Christopher of Bavaria who also ruled Norway and Sweden. Other famous bearers include Italian explorer Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), English playwright Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593), English architect Christopher Wren (1632-1723) and the fictional character Christopher Robin from A. A. Milne's 'Winnie-the-Pooh' books.
CHRIST   male   Theology
Modern English form of CHRISTOS.
CHRISTOS   male   Theology
Means "anointed", derived from Greek χριω (chrio) "to anoint". This was a name applied to Jesus by early Greek-speaking Christians. It is a translation of the Hebrew word מָשִׁיחַ (mashiyach), commonly spelled in English messiah, which also means "anointed".
EQUIVALENTS
BULGARIAN: Hristofor
CROATIAN: Kristofor
CZECH: Kryštof
DANISH: Christoffer, Kristoffer
DUTCH: Christoffel
ENGLISH: Christopher, Kristopher
FINNISH: Kristoffer
FRENCH: Christophe
GERMAN: Christoph
GREEK: Christoforos
HUNGARIAN: Kristóf
IRISH: Críostóir
ITALIAN: Cristoforo
LATE GREEK: Christophoros
LATE ROMAN: Christophorus
LATVIAN: Kristaps
LITHUANIAN: Kristupas
MACEDONIAN: Hristofor
NORWEGIAN: Christoffer, Kristoffer
POLISH: Krzysztof
PORTUGUESE: Cristóvão
SLOVAK: Krištof
SLOVENE: Krištof
SWEDISH: Christoffer, Kristoffer
DIMINUTIVES AND SHORT FORMS
BULGARIAN: Hristo
CROATIAN: Krsto
DANISH: Kris
ENGLISH: Chip, Chris, Kit, Kris, Topher
FINNISH: Risto
IRISH: Christie, Christy
MACEDONIAN: Hristo, Risto
POLISH: Krzyś, Krzysiek
SCOTTISH: Christie, Christy, Kester
OTHER FORMS
THEOLOGY: Christos