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Portuguese

Cristóvão

Boy
Meaning

A variant of Cris, meaning "Follower of Christ; Anointed".

Demographic Rank #380 in US Census
Trend Status 📈 Rising

Pronunciation & Sound Metrics

Phonetic Cristóv-Ão
Syllables 2
Starting Sound C
Linguistics & Script

Etymological & Phonetic Roots for Cristóvão

Aa
IPA Notation /crɪstóvão/
Transliteration Cristóvão
Root Representation Cristóvão
Script Form Cristóvão
Pythagorean Numerology

Destiny Number for Cristóvão

7 Ruling
Ruling Archetype

The Seeker (Ruling Number 7)

Core Personality Traits
Intellectual Depth Spiritual Insight Introspection

Name Specifications

Origin / Region Portuguese
Category Portuguese
Gender Boy
Name Length 9 Letters
Aesthetic Metrics

Phonetic Rhythm & Rhyming Endings for Cristóvão

Rhythm Cadence

Dactylic (Flowing Multi-Syllable)

Calculated phonetic stress pattern optimized for natural spoken flow and surname integration.

Rhyming Suffix Matches
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Data Provenance & Trust Disclosure

Verified etymological & census data for Cristóvão

Dataset Version 2.4 | Audited Aug 2026
Primary Source Classical Etymological Lexicons
Review Status Editorial Board Verified
Classification Portuguese Naming Standard
Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Cristóvão

What does the name Cristóvão mean?▼

The name Cristóvão means "A variant of Cris, meaning "Follower of Christ; Anointed".".

What is the origin and category of the name Cristóvão?▼

The name Cristóvão has origins in Portuguese naming customs and is categorized under Portuguese.

How do you pronounce Cristóvão?▼

The name Cristóvão is pronounced Cristóv-Ão (/crɪstóvão/) with 2 syllables.

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Christen means follower of Jesus Christ or anointed.

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