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Christopher is the English version of a Europe-wide name derived from the Greek name Χριστόφορος (Christophoros or Christoforos). The constituent parts are Χριστός ( Christós ), " Christ " or " Anointed ", and φέρειν ( phérein ), "to bear"; [ 1 ] hence the "Christ-bearer".
Cristofer is the Spanish spelling of the English language name Christopher. Because this is a non-Spanish name/word, the spelling rules in Spanish are usually not followed. However, it is not uncommon to find this name spelled Crístofer to ensure it is properly pronounced. The Spanish language equivalent of Christopher is Cristóbal.
Christopher converted the women to Christianity, as he had already converted thousands in the city. The king ordered him to be killed. Various attempts failed, but finally Christopher was beheaded. [10] The name Christopher, as used in the Anglophone world, is the English version of the Greek name Χριστόφορος (Christóphoros or ...
The Spanish variant of Joseph, José is one of the most common baby names in Spain and Latin America. Like many Spanish names, José has a biblical origin, meaning "God shall add." Nicknames for ...
Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895–1972), Spanish fashion designer; Cristóbal Cobo (born 1976), Chilean academic; Cristóbal Colón Ruiz (born 1954), Puerto Rican politician; Cristóbal de Morales (1500–1553), Spanish composer; Cristóbal de Olid (1487–1524), Spanish conquistador; Cristóbal Halffter (1930–2021), Spanish composer
This unisex name of Spanish origin has an unknown meaning, but is believed by some to have come about because it is the reverse spelling of the feminine name Maria. 48. Berilo.
The name was borrowed into Spanish as texa, plural texas, and was used to refer to the Nabedache people (and later to the Caddo Nation in general). When the Spanish decided to convert the Nabedache to Catholicism, they constructed La Misión de San Francisco de los Texas, which later came to be used in naming the Viceroyalty of New Spain’s ...
Christophe Barratier, French filmmaker; Christophe Beck, Canadian composer; Christophe Dumaux, French opera singer; Christophe Gans, French filmmaker; Christophe Keckeis, chief of the Swiss Armed Forces