Christoph
Christoph is a Christian boy name of Greek, via German origin, meaning “Bearer of Christ”.
| Meaning | Bearer of Christ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Greek, via German |
| Pronunciation | KRIS-tof |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Germany, Austria, Switzerland |
Meaning and origin of Christoph
Christoph is the German form of Christopher, from the Greek Christophoros, 'bearer of Christ'. Legend tells that Saint Christopher carried a child across a river who turned out to be Christ, which is why he became the patron of travellers. Early Christians used the name in a spiritual sense, for someone who carries Christ in their heart. The actor Christoph Waltz is a well-known bearer.
Is Christoph a Christian name?
Christoph is a Christian name honouring Saint Christopher, patron of travellers, and is common in German-speaking Catholic and Protestant families.
How popular is Christoph?
Very popular in Germany in the 1970s and 1980s; less common now.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Christoph mean?
Christoph means 'Bearer of Christ'. It is of Greek, via German origin.
Is Christoph a Christian name?
Christoph is a Christian name honouring Saint Christopher, patron of travellers, and is common in German-speaking Catholic and Protestant families.
How do you pronounce Christoph?
Christoph is pronounced KRIS-tof.
Is Christoph a boy or girl name?
Christoph is usually a boy name.