What does Christopher mean?

Answer 1

CHRISTOPHER

Gender: Masculine

Usage: English

Pronounced: KRIS-to-fur

Means "bearing Christ", derived from Late Greek Χριστος (Christos) combined with φερω (phero) "to bear, to carry". Christopher was the legendary saint who carried the young Jesus across a river. He is the patron saint of travellers. Another famous bearer was Christopher Columbus, the explorer who reached what was believed as the Indies in the 15th century, but was actually the Bahamas.

It is also clear that Greeks thought it was appropriate, being that CHRISTopher means to carry Christ, and the name carries Christ and the Saint indeed carried Jesus, or Christ, across a river.

Answer 2

From the Late Greek name Χριστοφορος (Christophoros)meaning "bearing Christ", derived from Χριστος (Christos)combined with φερω (phero) "to bear, to carry". It was used by early Christians 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), and the fictional character Christopher Robin from A. A. Milne's 'Winnie-the-Pooh' books.

Answer 3

Christ bearer; he who holds Christ in his heart.

Answer 4

It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Christopher is "bearing Christ".

Answer 5

The name Christopher means "christ-bearer" and Greek is the origin.