Khristof as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Khristof

What is the meaning of the name Khristof ?

The baby name Khristof is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KRIS-toff; IPA: /ˈkrɪs.tɔf/.

Khristof is Greek in Origin.

Khristof is a Slavic-leaning form of Christopher, ultimately from Greek Χριστόφορος (Christophoros), meaning “bearer of Christ” (christos “anointed” + pherein “to carry/bear”). In East Slavic and Bulgarian contexts the initial Cyrillic Х is rendered as Kh, yielding Khristof; it often stands as a clipped form of Khristofor. Usage appears in Russia, Ukraine, and Bulgaria, as well as among Eastern Christian communities and diaspora families favoring transliterated spellings.

The name gained currency through the cult of Saint Christopher, a widely venerated early martyr, which spread across medieval Europe and into the Orthodox world. Close relatives and regional variants include Hristofor/Hristo (Bulgarian), Khristofor (Russian), Kristofor (South Slavic), Krzysztof (Polish), Kryštof/Krištof (Czech/Slovak), Christoph/Christof (German), Kristoffer (Scandinavian), Christophe (French), Cristóbal (Spanish), Cristoforo (Italian), Cristóvão (Portuguese), and Kristof (Dutch/Flemish). English nicknames like Chris or Kit adapt easily, while the spelling Khristof preserves a distinctive Eastern character.

⚙ Khristof is exceptionally rare. Our whole dataset turns up only 1 recorded use, across 1 country.