Origin and Meaning of Krystof

Bearer of Christ

Origin: Greek - Derived from the Greek name 'Christophoros', meaning 'Christ bearer', where 'Christos' means 'Christ' and 'phoros' means 'bearer' or 'carrier'.

• Krystof is a variant of the name Christopher, popular in several Slavic countries, and has been used historically to denote a saint in Christianity.
• The name is particularly prevalent in Poland and the Czech Republic, where it is celebrated on Saint Christopher's feast day.
• Notable bearers of the name include Krystof Penderecki, a renowned Polish composer and conductor known for his avant-garde music.
• In the Czech Republic, Krystof has shown growing popularity in recent decades as parents look for traditional yet unique names.
• Variations of Krystof include Kristof (more common in Western Europe) and Christoph (in German-speaking countries).