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Krysztof
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The Polish form of the name Kristof.
What does the name Krysztof mean?
The Polish variant of Kristof.
Where does the name Krysztof come from?
The name Krysztof has its roots in Ancient Greek and is a masculine first name. It is used in both Ancient Greek and Polish.
How do you pronounce Krysztof?
Kris-toff
Popularity
In Germany, Krysztof is among the less common first names. In 2020, it ranked 4,047th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2017, when it reached 3,867th. Over the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 6,739th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,037th.
Famous people
- Krysztof Kajrys (Polish footballer)
- Krysztof Kowalewski (Polish actor)
- Krysztof Kretkowski (Polish football player)
- Krzysztof Mietus (Polish ski jumper)
- Krzysztof Pomian (Polish philosopher & historian)
- Krzysztof Zanussi (Polish film producer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Krysztof
What is the meaning of the name Krysztof?
Krysztof is the Polish variant of the name Kristof, which means 'Christ-bearer.'
Where does the name Krysztof come from?
The name has its roots in Ancient Greek and is used in both Ancient Greek and Polish.
How popular is the name Krysztof?
Krysztof is a traditional name in Poland, whose popularity has varied over the years but continues to be appreciated in many families.