Kristaps

Latvian

Etymology

First recorded in 1638. Ultimately from Ancient Greek Χριστόφορος (Khristóphoros). Cognate to English Christopher.

Proper noun

Kristaps m

  1. a male given name from Ancient Greek
  • Kristofers

References

  • Klāvs Siliņš: Latviesu personvārdu vārdnīca. Riga "Zinātne" 1990, →ISBN
  • [1] Population Register of Latvia: There were 7290 persons named Kristaps in Latvia on May 21st 2010.
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