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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

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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