Christopher

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Meaning

A biblical name derived from the elements 'christos,' meaning 'anointed' and refering to Christ, and the element 'pherein,' which means to 'carry ' or 'to bear'. Thus the total name means 'bearer of Christ'. Saint Christopher carried the infant Christ across a river.


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Pronunciation

Christopher


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