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Name Origin

Kristofer is a Scandinavian variant of the name Christopher, derived from the Greek Χριστόφορος (Christophoros) meaning 'bearer of Christ'. It signifies faith, devotion, and carrying a message or purpose.

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Famous People

Kristofer Hivju (1978-)

Actor

  • Known for his role as Tormund Giantsbane in the HBO series 'Game of Thrones'
  • Appeared in films such as 'The Witcher' and 'Fast & Furious 6'

Kristofer Åström (1934-)

Control theorist, Engineer

  • Won the 2006 IEEE Control Systems Award for his contributions to adaptive control theory