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Christof

KRIS-toff

Letters

8

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

59

Peak Year

#8 in 1998

First Recorded

1970

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Christof is a variant of Christopher, derived from the Greek 'Christophoros,' meaning 'Christ-bearer.'

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Christof Koch

    German-American neuroscientist known for consciousness research.

  • Christof Wandratsch

    German mathematician known for his contributions to dynamical systems

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