Christos
Found 5 entry about "Christos"
Χρίστος(Greek)
Χριστός(Ancient Greek)
Christos Name meanings & History
Christos is a Greek name, derived from the word "Christos" which means "anointed" or "chosen one". It has strong ties to the Christian faith and is often given to boys born during the holiday season. The name Christos carries a powerful meaning, representing the ultimate symbol of salvation and redemption. It is associated with the birth of Jesus Christ and is thus a symbol of hope and faith. From Greek Χριστός (Christos) meaning "anointed", derived from χρίω (chrio) meaning "to anoint". This was a name applied to Jesus by early Greek-speaking Christians. It is a translation of the Hebrew word מָשִׁיחַ (mashiyach), commonly spelled in English messiah, which also means "anointed".This is a Modern Greek name as well. It has been conflated with the name Χρήστος (see Christos 2), which is spelled differently but pronounced identically in Modern Greek. Christos is used primarily among Greek-speaking communities or those who have an affinity for the Greek language or culture.
Zodiac Sign of Christos: Change Scorpio,Challenge Capricorn
Synonyms of Christos:
C: Candid,Choice,Chatty,Copycat,Cute,Curious,Clever
H: Hope,Heart's Desire,Hyper,Haggle,Hobnobbing
R: Resourceful,Restless,Rational,Reason
I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate
S: Solidity,Success,Sex,Sensuality,Status,Social Standing,Security
T: Touchy,Truth,Talkative,Tireless,Doubting Thomas,Testy,Tacky
O: Obsessive,Obsolete,Ostentatious,Organized,Obstinate
Christos is:- a Class name
- a Classic name
- a Formal name
- a Mature name
- a Natural name
- a Refined name
- a Serious name
- a Strange name
- a Strong name
- a Upper name
- a Wholesome name
Famous People
Famous people with the name Christos include Christos Papoutsis, a Greek economist and politician, and Christos Tsiolkas, an Australian author and screenwriter.
2.) CHRISTOS (Male)
Usage: Greek
Meanings: Derived from christos (the anointed), which is from chriein (to anoint). Christos is the name given to Jesus of Nazareth (c. 4 B.C.-c. A.D. 29), who is regarded by Christians to be the fulfillment of the Messianic prophecy in the Old Testament, and the founder of the Christian religion. Var: Kristo, Kristos. (KREES-TOS)
3.) Christos (Male)
Usage: Greek
Meanings: Christ-bearer, follower of Christ
Scripts: Χρήστος
Χρήστος(Greek)
Description: Christ-bearer, follower of Christ. Modern Greek form of Chrestos. This spelling has been conflated with Χρίστος (see Christos 1), which is pronounced the same in Modern Greek. Christos is primarily used as a first name for boys, though it can also be used as a surname.
Famous People
Some notable people with the name Christos include Christos Papadimitriou (Greek computer scientist), Christos Tsiolkas (Greek-Australian author), and Christos Doulkeridis (Greek politician).
