Risto name meaning
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What does Risto mean?
Originated from Old Greek, Risto means "Christ Carrier" and a boy name is used particulary in Slavic, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish. Risto is short version of Christoph. Christoph is form of biblical, prominent and timeless Christopher.
Christoph is resultant of Christopher. Christoph's meaning is Carrying Christ and Christ-Bearers is of Old Greek origin. Risto is equivalent of Kristo in Finnish language.
How do I pronounce Risto?
Two syllabled Risto is pronounced as REES-to with emphasis on first REES syllable.
Variants of Risto
Christophoros, Christophorus, Ristomatti, Kristo, Matti, Christian, Christopher, Christoph, Mat, Matty, Juhamatti, Matthaeus, Matthaios, Mathilda, Matthias, Matthæus, Chrestian, Christo, Chrisline, Christé, Christiandaniel, Christianus, Chrisopher, Christoff, Christopherjohn
How popular is the name Risto?
Risto is a popular baby name in Finland where every 1 in 200 have the name as well as in North Macedonia. At least, 50000 people globally have carried Risto as their given name according to our estimate.
Facts
Risto in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 29 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
 | 31293 | 2842 | 10 | 0 |
 | 653 | 271 | 0 | 0 |
 | 13 | 28 | 0 | 0 |
 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Numerological analysis of Risto
You want to do everything as planned in life. Negative people steal your energy and leave you drained and unwilling to do the things you want to do like express your feelings in a creative manner. You are not selfish but you are not naive as well. You rarely criticize others but often criticize yourself. Due to your naivety, you are taken advantage of very often. When it comes to romantic relationships, you are a passionate lover.
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Famous people named Risto
- Risto Stijović, Yugoslav sculptor
- Risto Rasa, Finnish poet
- Risto Näätänen, psychological scientist, pioneer
- Risto Mattila, Finnish snowboarder
- Risto Mannisenmäki, former rally co-driver and two-times world champion with driver Tommi Mäkinen
- Risto Jalo, retired professional ice hockey player
- Risto Ryti, fifth president of Finland, from 1940 to 1944
- Risto Orko, Finnish film producer and director
- Risto Jarva, Finnish filmmaker
- Risto Jussilainen, Finnish former ski jumper
- Risto Krle, Macedonian playwright and the son of a shoe maker
- Risto Laakkonen, Finnish former ski jumper
- Risto Siltanen, ice hockey player
- Risto Lakić, Montenegrin former professional footballer
- Risto Vidaković, Serbian retired footballer
- Risto Isomäki, Finnish author of science fiction books
- Risto Kirjazovski, Dr
Lists having Risto
- Biblical Boy Names
- Boy names beginning with R
- Greek Boy Names
- Danish Boy Names
- Finnish Boy Names
- Norwegian Boy Names
- Slavic Boy Names
- Swedish Boy Names
- Baby Names that mean Carrying
- Baby Names that mean Christ