Kristofas as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kristofas

What is the meaning of the name Kristofas ?

The baby name Kristofas is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KRIS-TOH-fahs (IPA: /krɪsˈtɔfɐs/).

Kristofas is Greek in Origin.

Kristofas is the Lithuanian form of Christopher, ultimately from Greek Christophoros (christos “anointed, Christ” + phérein “to bear”), yielding the meaning “Christ‑bearer.” Veneration of Saint Christopher, the legendary protector of travelers, carried the name across medieval Europe and into the Baltic with Christianization, giving rise to several Lithuanian shapes alongside Kristofas.

In Lithuania the more traditional forms are Kristupas and Kristoforas, while Kristofas reflects a streamlined, modern variant shaped by neighboring Slavic and Central European models (compare Polish Krzysztof, Czech Kryštof, Slovak Krištof, Hungarian Kristóf, German Christoph, and Scandinavian Kristoffer). English Christopher and Spanish Cristóbal are further cognates. Usage of Kristofas is modest but steady in contemporary records and diaspora communities. A common short form is Kris, with affectionate Lithuanian-style diminutives formed in family use. The name retains strong Christian associations and a timeless, pan‑European profile.

⚙ Kristofas doesn't appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. That usually points to a very rare, regional, or newly coined name. Whatever the reason, hardly anyone else has it.