Cristobal
Meaning of Cristobal
Cristobal is a male name with Spanish origin. It is pronounced as krees-TOH-bahl (/kriˈstoːbal/). This name has variations such as Christopher and Cristopher. In the United States, the name Cristobal has been given to newborn boys consistently over the years. While its popularity has fluctuated, it has remained in use. In recent years, it has ranked around the 1300s in terms of occurrence. Cristobal carries a rich historical association due to its connection with Christopher Columbus, the famous explorer who discovered America. Choosing this name for your baby boy can be a nod to adventure and discovery.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as krees-TOH-bahl (/kriˈstoːbal/)
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Notable People Named Cristobal
| Cristobal of Saint Catherine - Cristóbal of Saint Catherine, also known as Cristóbal López de Valladolid Orea, was a Roman Catholic Spanish priest and the founder of the Franciscan Hospitallers of Jesus of Nazareth. |
| Cristóbal Balenciaga Eizaguirre, the renowned Spanish fashion designer and founder of the Balenciaga clothing brand, was celebrated for his uncompromising standards and was highly regarded by industry icons such as Christian Dior and Coco Chanel. |
| Cristóbal Mendoza, a Venezuelan lawyer and politician, served as the first official President of Venezuela from 1811 to 1812 and played a significant role in the country's fight for independence. |
| Cristóbal Halffter Jiménez-Encina was a prominent Spanish classical composer from the Generación del 51, and the nephew of composers Rodolfo and Ernesto Halffter. |
| Cristóbal Colón de Carvajal, 17th Duke of Veragua - Vice admiral Cristóbal Colón de Carvajal y Maroto, a Spanish Navy officer and descendant of Christopher Columbus, held prestigious naval and governmental positions for four decades. |
| Cristóbal Magallanes Jara, also known as Christopher Magallanes, was a Mexican Catholic priest and martyr who was killed without trial during the Cristero War. |
| Cristóbal Gómez de Sandoval, 1st Duke of Uceda - Cristóbal Gómez de Sandoval-Rojas y de la Cerda, also known as the Duque de Uceda, was a prominent figure in Spanish history as the official minister of state for King Philip III of Spain. |
| Cristóbal Cruz Rivera, also known as Lacandón, is a Mexican professional boxer and former IBO and IBF featherweight Champion. |
| Cristóbal Colón, 14th Duke of Veragua - Admiral Cristóbal Colón y de la Cerda, known for his noble titles and political roles in Spain, was a prominent figure in the country's history. |
