Kristoffer
From the Greek christos and pherein: "bearing Christ".
Meaning and origin
Kristoffer is the Scandinavian form of Christopher, which derives from the Greek elements christos (anointed) and pherein (to carry).
How to pronounce Kristoffer
| Swedish (Sweden) | kri-STOF-er /krɪˈstɔfɛr/ |
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