Chris
/krihs/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Chris is a English name meaning "Bearer of Christ". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. Chris is a shortened form, primarily derived from Greek names beginning with 'Christo-' or 'Chrys-', such as Christopher or Christian. 'Christos' (Χριστός) means 'anointed' in Greek.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic krihs
IPA kɹɪs
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as krihs. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Chris
- · Chris Pratt - Actor
- · Chris Rock - Comedian
- · Chris Hemsworth - Actor
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