Kristof is a ♂ boy name.
Kristof is a short Scandinavian and Dutch form of the name Christopher, which derived from the Greek name Christophoros (Χριστοφορος).
Kristof means “bearing Christ”, “Christ bearer” or “bearing Christ in one’s heart” (from ancient Greek “Khrīstós/Χρῑστός” = Messiah/Christ + “phérein/φέρειν” = to bring/to bear/to carry).
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