Crisanto
golden flower (Greek via Spanish)
Crisanto is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 202, with 39,685 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
golden flower (Greek via Spanish)
Crisanto is derived from the Ancient Greek name Chrysanthos, combining 'chrysos' (gold) and 'anthos' (flower). Introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period through the veneration of Catholic saints, it became a well-established traditional male name across Luzon and the Visayas.
Crisanto is the Spanish form of the Greek name Chrysanthos, meaning 'golden flower'. It was introduced to the Philippines through Spanish Catholicism, historically given after Christian martyrs named Chrysanthus.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently shortened to 'Cris', 'Santoy', or 'Santy'. It is perceived as a traditional, somewhat vintage Filipino-Spanish name, widely used in combination names or as an inherited family name.
Related forms
- Crisanto Spanish
- Chrysanthos Greek
- Crisanto Italian
- Chrysanthus Latin
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Crisanto with common surname pairs
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How do I use Crisanto with two Filipino surnames?
Crisanto is the given name. The full name is Crisanto + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Crisanto a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Crisanto is number 202, with 39,685 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.