Christoph
Meaning of Christoph
The name Christoph is a male name with various pronunciations across different languages. In French, it is pronounced as krees-TOF (/kʁistɔf/), in German as KRIHS-tohf (/ˈkʁɪstoːf/), and in English as KRIS-toff (/ˈkrɪstɒf/). It is closely related to the name Christopher. Christoph has its origins in Greek, meaning "bearer of Christ" or "follower of Christ." This name has deep historical and religious associations, often associated with Saint Christopher, the patron saint of travelers. In terms of popularity, Christoph has seen fluctuating levels of usage over the years in the United States. While it was relatively common in the 1970s and 1980s, its popularity has declined since then. However, it still remains a classic and timeless choice for parents seeking a strong and meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as krees-TOF (/kʁistɔf/)
German
- Pronunced as KRIHS-tohf (/ˈkʁɪstoːf/)
English
- Pronunced as KRIS-toff (/ˈkrɪstɒf/)
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Similar Names to Christoph
Notable People Named Christoph
| Christoph Willibald Gluck was a prominent composer of Italian and French opera in the early classical period, known for his reform of opera's dramaturgical practices and influence on future composers like Mozart and Wagner. |
| Christoph Waltz is a renowned German and Austrian actor recognized for his villainous and supporting roles in English-language films, with an impressive collection of awards including two Academy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. |
| Christoph Kramer is a German professional footballer known for his role as a defensive midfielder at Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga. |
| Christoph Mohn is a German entrepreneur who became Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Bertelsmann in 2013 and has taken on various leadership roles within the company and its associated foundations. |
| Dr. Christoph Müller is a former German diplomat who served as the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Canberra, Australia, and has been in the service of the German Foreign Office since 1981. |
| Christoph Poppen is a renowned German conductor, violinist, and academic teacher. |
| Christoph Wolff is a German musicologist renowned for his extensive research on Johann Sebastian Bach and his era, and has been a prominent figure at Harvard University and the Bach Archive in Leipzig. |
| Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse - Christoph(er) Ernst Friedrich Weyse was a prominent Danish composer from the Danish Golden Age. |
| Christoph Schmidberger is a Los Angeles-based painter who studied at the Higher Technical College of Graphic Art in Graz, Austria and graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna in 2002. |
| Christoph Moritz is a German professional footballer known for his role as a defensive midfielder. |
| Christoph Langen is a successful German bobsledder who won four medals, including two golds, while competing in four Winter Olympics for the West German and German national teams from 1985 to 2005. |
| Christoph Höhne is a former East German racewalker who competed in the 50 km walk during the 1960s and 1970s. |
| Christoph W. Bauer is an Austrian author who grew up in Lienz and Kirchberg in Tirol and currently resides in Innsbruck. |
| Christoph Harting is a German athlete known for winning the gold medal in discus throw at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and for competing in the 2013 and 2015 World Championships. |
| Christoph Stephan is a former German biathlete who won his first single World Cup Race in Antholz in 2009. |
