Classic Names That Mean God
- Kristof
Origin:
Slavic variation of Christopher, Greek and LatinMeaning:
"bearer of Christ"Description:
Attractive attenuated form of the popular Christopher, well used throughout Europe, appearing as Christophe in France and Christoph in Germany.
- Zephan
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God has hidden"Description:
A shortened form of Zephaniah
- Hrishikesh
Origin:
HinduMeaning:
"lord of the senses"Description:
Hrisihikesh (the first H is silent) is another name for Lord Vishnu. Musician Hrishikesh Hirway is the creator of the popular podcast Song Exploder. The internationally-friendly short form is Hrishi, pronounced like Rishi.
- Theophilos
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"loved by God"Description:
Multisyllabic New Testament relic dimly recalled from the Thornton Wilder novel Theophilus North.