Krzysztof
Krzysztof [ ˈkʂɨʂtɔf ] is a male given name and the Polish variant of Christoph .
development
First used in the 14th century, the name was particularly popular among the Polish nobility . It developed from earlier Polish variants such as Krystko , Krzyst or Krzysztopór . In the second half of the 20th century in particular, it established itself as one of the most popular first names in Poland. The corresponding diminutives, which are popular in the Polish language, are Krzyś , Krzysiek , Krzysiu , Krzysiaczek and Krzychu .
Name bearer
- Krzysztof Arciszewski (1592–1656), Polish nobleman, military leader and engineer
- Krzysztof Kamil Baczyński (1921–1944), Polish poet
- Krzysztof Charamsa (* 1972), Polish clergyman and theologian
- Krzysztof Gonciarz (* 1985), Polish video blogger
- Krzysztof Janik (* 1950), Polish politician and political scientist
- Krzysztof Jeżowski (* 1975), Polish cyclist
- Krzysztof Jurgiel (* 1953), Polish politician
- Krzysztof Kieślowski (1941–1996), Polish film director and screenwriter
- Krzysztof Komeda (1931–1969), Polish medic, jazz musician and composer
- Krzysztof Kotowski (* 1966), Polish writer, journalist and screenwriter
- Krzysztof Krauze (1953–2014), Polish film director and screenwriter
- Krzysztof Lijewski (* 1983), Polish handball player
- Krzysztof Meyer (* 1943), Polish composer, pianist and music theorist
- Krzysztof Miętus (* 1991), Polish ski jumper
- Krzysztof Nowak (1975-2005), Polish football player
- Krzysztof Oliwa (* 1973), Polish ice hockey player
- Krzysztof Penderecki (1933–2020), Polish composer
- Krzysztof Piątek (* 1995), Polish football player
- Krzysztof Piesiewicz (* 1945), Polish screenwriter
- Krzysztof Szczerski (* 1973), Polish political scientist and politician
- Krzysztof Wojciechowski (* 1956), Polish writer
- Krzysztof Wróbel (* 1981), Polish snooker player
- Krzysztof Zanussi (* 1939), Polish film director and producer