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Christian Name · Greek Origin
Christopher Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Christopher
boy
Christopher means "Christ-bearer", a boy's name of Greek origin. The name Christopher does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Christopher embodies the call to carry Christ — making His life visible through our daily walk.
Is Christopher in the Bible?
No — the name Christopher does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Christ-bearer", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Christopher.
Pronunciation:/KRIS-toh-fer/
OriginGreek
MeaningChrist-bearer
What does Christopher mean?
Christopher is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "Christ-bearer". Christopher means 'one who carries Christ.' The legendary Saint Christopher carried the Christ child across a river, symbolizing the calling of every believer to carry Christ's presence into the world through their lives, words, and actions.
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What does Christopher mean in the Bible?
Christopher means "Christ-bearer" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Christopher means 'one who carries Christ.' The legendary Saint Christopher carried the Christ child across a river, symbolizing the calling of every believer to carry Christ's presence into the world through their lives, words, and actions.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Christopher?
Christopher is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Christ-bearer" — not because Scripture names anyone Christopher.
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What are the variants and nicknames of Christopher?
Christopher has 2 recorded variants, short forms, and translations across languages and biblical traditions.
Which books of the Bible mention Christopher?
Christopher is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Christopher?
Christopher embodies the call to carry Christ — making His life visible through our daily walk.
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Christopher name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Christopher does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Christ-bearer", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Christopher.
Christopher means "Christ-bearer." It is a Greek name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Christ-bearer" — runs right through the Bible.
Greek. Christopher comes into English from Greek and carries the sense "Christ-bearer." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Christopher
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Christopher?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Christopher?
You can read every verse where Christopher appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.