The baby name Khristoph is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KRIS-tof (IPA: /ˈkrɪs.tɒf/ or /ˈkrɪs.tɑf/).
Khristoph is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Khristoph is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KRIS-tof (IPA: /ˈkrɪs.tɒf/ or /ˈkrɪs.tɑf/).
Khristoph is Greek in Origin.
Khristoph is a modern Anglicized respelling of Christoph/Christopher, rooted in Greek Christophoros “Christ-bearer.” Through Latin Christophorus and the cult of Saint Christopher, the name spread widely across medieval Europe. The initial Kh reflects the scholarly/Cyrillic rendering of the Greek/Russian Χ/Х (a voiceless velar fricative), as seen in transliterations like Khristos or Khristofor, giving the form a Slavic-leaning flavor while retaining the classic core.
Usage remains rare and contemporary, typically chosen for distinctiveness within the Christopher family. Close variants include Christoph (German), Christophe (French), Kristof and Kristóf (Dutch/Hungarian), Krzysztof (Polish), Kristoffer (Scandinavian), Cristóbal (Spanish), Cristoforo (Italian), and Russian/Ukrainian Khristofor/Khrystofor. Short forms and nicknames span Kris, Kit, Chris, and Toph. The enduring meaning - one who carries Christ - has symbolized guidance, protection, and pilgrimage, associations reinforced by art and travel traditions linked to Saint Christopher.
Khristoph is exceptionally rare. Our whole dataset turns up only 2 recorded uses, across 2 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
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