Khris as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Khris

What is the meaning of the name Khris ?

The baby name Khris is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /krɪs/ ("KRIS").

Khris is in Origin.

Khris is a contemporary respelling of Chris, most often a short form of Christopher or Christian. Christopher derives from Greek Christophoros, meaning Christ-bearer (from Christos anointed + pherein to carry), while Christian stems from Latin Christianus, meaning a follower of Christ. The initial Kh evokes Slavic and Ukrainian transliterations of Greek/Church Slavonic Χ/Х as Kh, as seen in forms like Khrystos, giving the name a subtle Eastern European flavor while preserving the familiar English nickname sound.

Chris became common across English-speaking countries in the mid-20th century; the Khris spelling emerged later in the United States as a distinctive twist and remains uncommon, boosted in visibility by athletes such as NBA All-Star Khris Middleton and MLB outfielder Khris Davis. Related variants include Chris, Kris, Krys; longer forms Christopher, Kristopher, Christian, Kristian; international counterparts Christophe, Kristoffer, Cristóbal, Cristoforo, and Krzysztof. Occasional unisex use occurs, though Khris is typically masculine.