Usage, description and more for Risto



Gender: Male     Origin: FI Finland
Also available in Estonian, Finnish,

Risto is used in


EEEstonia FIFinland MKNorth Macedonia rsSerbia

Countries where Risto has name day


Risto has a name day in EEEstonia and Risto's next name day is November 13.
Risto has a name day in FIFinland and Risto's next name day is Mars 15.

Risto


Risto is a male name with Finnish and Slavic origins. In Finnish, it is a short form of the name "Ristomatti," which combines the elements "risto" meaning "Christian" and "matti" meaning "gift of God." The name carries the beautiful meaning of "gift of God to the Christian." In Slavic languages, Risto is a variant of the name "Christo," which is derived from the Greek word for "anointed one," referring to Jesus Christ. The name is used in various countries with different pronunciations and slight variations in spelling. Namedays may be celebrated for Risto in regions where it is a common name. Overall, Risto is a name rich in religious connotations and symbolizes divine blessings and faith.