Christopher

American  

[kris-tuh-fer] / ˈkrɪs tə fər /

noun

1. Saint, died a.d. c250, Christian martyr.

2. a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “Christ-bearer.”

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Christopher British  

/ ˈkrɪstəfə /

noun

1. Saint. 3rd century _ad , Christian martyr; patron saint of travellers

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Christopher Cultural  

1. A Christian saint (though no longer listed by the Catholic Church in the Calendar of Saints). Jesus appeared to him as a little child whom Christopher carried across a stream. Christopher means “Christ-bearer.”

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Christopher is the patron saint of travelers.

Example Sentences

Christopher Kirwan addressed McGovern directly, referencing when he fled Ireland and missed the chance to attend his own father's funeral, asking: "Was it really worth it, Sean?"

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“The main thing is optionality, people want options,” said Christopher Willis, managing partner at visa advisory firm Latitude Consultancy.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Chair of Sutton Council's environment committee, Christopher Woolmer, said he was "deeply disappointed" by the decision, which the council had consistently opposed.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Conte organized the Friends of Christopher Columbus Foundation, enlisting local Italian-American groups.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“Irian,” said Christopher after they had been walking for half an hour.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell