Christophoros

Christophoros is the Greek form of the male given name Christopher. It derives from the Greek components Christos—“Christ”—and pherō—“to bear” or “to carry,” yielding the meaning “Christ-bearer” or “one who bears Christ.” The form Christophoros is used in modern and historical Greek contexts, and it is often written as Christoforos or Christoforus in transliteration. The name is the Greek equivalent of the English Christopher.

In Greek-speaking regions, including Greece and Cyprus, Christophoros has been used since antiquity and into the present day. It appears in Byzantine and later historical records under various spellings. In religious usage, the name is associated with Saint Christopher, known in Western Christianity as the patron saint of travelers; in Greek Orthodox tradition the equivalent is Ayios Christoforos (Άγιος Χριστόφορος). Hagiographical traditions differ regionally, and modern scholarship sometimes treats the saint as a legendary figure rather than a historically documented person.

Today the name remains in use among Greek-speaking communities and in the Greek diaspora, and it is sometimes anglicized as Christopher or Christos, while other transliterations include Christofor, Christoforus, or Christoforos. As with many traditional names, its popularity has fluctuated over time and varies by region and generation.