Surname · Greek
Χρης
“follower of Christ”·“one who bears Christ inside”
Χρης is used as a surname.
GreekWritten in Greek script. In English: Chris.
Meaning & origin
What it means
Χρης is Chris written in the Greek alphabet. Chris is a variant of Christina. One English interpretation is “follower of Christ.” In English use, Chris is a diminutive of Christopher. One Greek interpretation is “one who bears Christ inside.”
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Where it comes from
Χρης is Chris written in the Greek alphabet. Chris is a variant of Christina. Christina has been associated with Latin and Middle English naming traditions. In English use, Chris is a diminutive of Christopher. An origin associated with Christopher is Greek.
Explained through its name family
Χρης’s family of names
In Greek usage, Χρης as a surname has a transliteration in Chris.
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