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Name Origin

Cristoforo is an Italian masculine given name, a variant of Christopher. It derives from the Greek words 'Christos' meaning 'anointed' or 'Messiah', and 'pherein' meaning 'to bear' or 'carry'. Therefore, Cristoforo traditionally means 'bearer of Christ' or 'follower of Christ'.

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Famous People

Cristoforo Colombo (1451-1506)

Explorer, navigator

  • Reached the Americas in 1492 while searching for a westward route to Asia.
  • Initiated widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas.