Cristos is a male name of Greek origin. It is pronounced as KREE-stos (/ˈkri.stɔs/) in Greek. The name is a variation of Christos, which means "anointed one" or "follower of Christ." In terms of popularity, Cristos has been given to a small number of newborns in the United States. It ranked 12281st in 2011, with only 5 occurrences that year. However, it's worth noting that popularity can vary greatly over time and across different regions. Despite its relatively low occurrence rate, Cristos carries a strong association with religious significance and devotion due to its connection to the word "Christ."
Cristos Gianakos is an American postminimalist artist known for his large-scale ramp sculptures and installations, and he has been teaching at the School of Visual Arts in New York since 1963. |