Kristoforas as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kristoforas

What is the meaning of the name Kristoforas ?

The baby name Kristoforas is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced Lithuanian: [krisˈtɔfɔrɐs] (kris-TOH-fo-ras); English approximation: /ˌkrɪsˈtɒfərəs/ (kris-TOH-feh-rəs).

Kristoforas is Greek in Origin.

Kristoforas is the Lithuanian form of the Greek name Christophoros, from christos “anointed/Christ” and pherein “to bear,” yielding the meaning “bearer of Christ.” The name’s symbolism is anchored in the cult of Saint Christopher, patron of travelers; his iconic image carrying the Christ Child appears on the historical coat of arms of Vilnius, reinforcing the name’s resonance in Lithuania.

Used in Lithuanian baptismal records from the early modern period, Kristoforas entered through Latin and Polish church calendars during the Polish‑Lithuanian Commonwealth. While never among the most common Lithuanian names, it persists and has seen modest revival with interest in traditional Christian names. Close Lithuanian counterpart: Kristupas. International variants include English Christopher, German Christoph, French Christophe, Italian Cristoforo, Spanish Cristóbal, Portuguese Cristóvão, Polish Krzysztof, Russian Khristofor, Scandinavian Kristoffer/Kristofer, and Hungarian Kristóf. Short forms abroad include Chris and Kit; in Lithuanian, full-form Kristoforas is usually preferred.

⚙ Kristoforas is extremely rare. There are only 1 recorded use on record, spread over 1 country.