- First names from A to Z
- ›
- Boy Names
- ›
- Krystof
Krystof
Fact sheet
- Name
- Krystof
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Krystof (Kryštof) is a Czech variant of the name Christoph and has developed as a Slavic name from the Greek Christophoros (Χριστόφορος). The name carries the meaning 'the Christ bearer', 'the bearer of the anointed one', or in a religious context 'the one belonging to Christ'.
What does the name Krystof mean?
Krystof (Kryštof) is a Czech form of Christoph and has its roots in the Greek Christophoros (Χριστόφορος). The literal translation of the name is 'the Christ bearer', 'the bearer of the anointed one', or in a religious sense 'the one belonging to Christ'. The origins of the name can be found in the ancient Greek terms khrīstós (χρῑστός), meaning 'the anointed one', 'the consecrated one', 'the Messiah', 'Christ', or a title of Jesus of Nazareth, and phérō (φέρω) or phérein (φέρειν), meaning 'to bring' or 'to carry'. The name became known through the veneration of Saint Christopher, who lived in the 3rd century and is regarded as the patron saint of sailors and ferrymen. Krystof can also occur as a surname. The most well-known variants include Christopher, Christophe (French), Christof, and Christofer. Other forms include Hristo (Bulgarian), Kester (Scottish), Kito (Sorb), Kristaps (Latvian), Kristo (Estonian), Kristof (Dutch), Kristofer, Kristoff, Kristoffer (Norwegian and Swedish), Kristoph, Kristopher, Kristov, Kristupas (Lithuanian), Krzysztof (Polish), and Risto (Finnish). Popular short forms are Chris, Cris, Kris, and Kit.
Where does the name Krystof come from?
The name Krystof has its origins in ancient Greek and means 'the Christ bearer'.
How do you pronounce Krystof?
The pronunciation of Krystof is clear and concise. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Krys-tof' [ˈkʁɪstɔf], creating a distinct, slightly tense sound. The 'stof' at the end gives the name a solid and pronounced finish, adding weight to it. Overall, Krystof thus appears compact and reduced – concise, calm, and with a factual strength reminiscent of Eastern European sounds.
When is the name day of Krystof?
The name days for Krystof are on May 9, July 24, and July 25.
Popularity
In Germany, Krystof is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2018 when it reached 3,918th place. Over the last ten years, Krystof has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 7,203rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,508th.
Nicknames & pet names
Krys / Krysi
Similar first names
Famous people
- Jakub Krystof Rybnicky (Composer from the Czech Republic)
- Jan Krystof Liska (Painter from the Czech Republic)
- Krystof Hadek (Actor from the Czech Republic)
- Krystof Harant (Czech composer)
- Krystof Kafan (Ice hockey player from the Czech Republic)
- Krystof Kryzl (Czech alpine ski racer)
- Kryštof Hádek (Czech actor)
- Kryštof Krýzl (Czech ski racer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Krystof
What is the origin of the name Krystof?
Krystof has its roots in ancient Greek and derives from Christophorus, meaning 'the Christ bearer'. The name is particularly common in Slavic languages, especially in Czech.
What does the name Krystof mean?
The literal translation of Krystof is 'the Christ bearer' or 'the one belonging to Christ'. The meaning refers to the veneration of Saint Christopher, who is regarded as the patron saint of sailors.
How popular is the name Krystof?
Krystof is an established name in the Czech Republic and other Slavic countries. The various variants and short forms of the name, such as Chris or Kris, are also internationally widespread.