Hristos
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Hristos
The name 'Hristos' means "anointed one" and derives from the Greek word *Christos* (Χριστός), a translation of the Hebrew *Mashiach* (Messiah).
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Etymology
The name 'Hristos' means "anointed one" and derives from the Greek word *Christos* (Χριστός), a translation of the Hebrew *Mashiach* (Messiah). It is used primarily in Greek Orthodox and Eastern Christian cultures as a given name, notably as a direct reference to Jesus Christ, and has historical significance in Greece and Cyprus where it is a common male name.
Hristos currently ranks #6,665 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1978.
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