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Name Origin

Christos is a Greek masculine given name meaning 'anointed'. It is derived from the Greek word 'christos', which itself is derived from the Hebrew word 'mashiach' meaning 'messiah'.

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Famous People

Christos Karnezis (1985-)

Footballer (Goalkeeper)

  • Played professionally for clubs in Greece, Italy and England.
  • Represented the Greek national team.

Christos Papoutsis (1936-)

Professor of Chemical Engineering

  • Pioneer in the field of biochemical engineering.
  • Developed innovative technologies for biopharmaceutical production.

Christos Hatzis (1952-)

Composer

  • Known for his orchestral and choral works.
  • Won numerous awards for his compositions.