Χρίστος

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Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Byzantine Greek, from Ancient Greek Χριστός (Khristós).

Pronunciation[edit]

Homophone: Χρήστος (Chrístos)

Proper noun[edit]

Χρίστος (Chrístosm

  1. a male given name
  2. Any of the several saints whose feast day in the Greek Orthodox tradition is 25 December.

Usage notes[edit]

  • The two forms Χρήστος and Χρίστος are indistinguishable when spoken, but most bearers of the name prefer one of the two exclusively and consistently for writing their name.

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