Name meaning
Krzysztof
means “bearer of Christ”
- Origin
- Greek, via Polish
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Polish
- Spellings
- Krzysztof · Christopher
- Say it
- KSHISH-tof
- Letters
- 9
Researched meaning
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Krzysztof is the Polish form of Christopher, from the Greek Khristophoros, bearer of Christ. The film director Krzysztof Kieślowski made it known worldwide.
Roots
From Greek Khristophoros (Christ-bearer).
Where it is used
Christopher and Kryštof are related.
Famous people named Krzysztof
- Krzysztof Kieślowski
Krzysztof name FAQ
What does the name Krzysztof mean?
Krzysztof means “bearer of Christ”. From Greek Khristophoros (Christ-bearer).
Where does the name Krzysztof come from?
Krzysztof is of Greek, via Polish origin. Today it is used in Polish families.
How do you pronounce Krzysztof?
Krzysztof is usually pronounced KSHISH-tof.
Is Krzysztof a boy's or a girl's name?
Krzysztof is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Krzysztof?
Related spellings and forms include Christopher.
Who are famous people named Krzysztof?
Krzysztof Kieślowski.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.