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Christobal
Pronounced krees-TOH-bahl /kris.ˈtoʊ.bɑːl/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Cristobal, the Spanish form of Christopher, from the Greek Christophoros, 'bearing Christ; Christ-bearer.' A stately Spanish classic.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Christobal spells Cristobal, the Spanish Christopher, from the Greek Christophoros, 'bearing Christ.' A stately classic across the Spanish-speaking world — famously the Spanish name of Christopher Columbus. Rare in the U.S. in this spelling (said 'krees-TOH-bahl').
It appears rarely, next to the standard Cristobal. Rare, classic, and stately.
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What does the name Christobal mean?
Christobal is a form of Cristobal, the Spanish Christopher, meaning 'bearer of Christ.'
How do you pronounce Christobal?
It's said krees-TOH-bahl /kris.ˈtoʊ.bɑːl/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Christobal a boy or girl name?
Christobal is a boy's name.
How popular is Christobal?
Christobal is a rare name in the U.S., next to the standard Cristobal.