Where does “クリス” come from?
クリス (Japanese) comes from English Chris, from English Christine, from French Christine, from German Christkind, from German Christ, from Middle High German kristen, from Old High German kristāni, from Latin Christiānus — to rub; to stroke; to grind.
クリス (Japanese): Chris
Definitions
- Chris
Ancestry of “クリス”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Chris | — |
| 2 | English | Christine | A locale in the United States |
| 3 | French | Christine | a folkloric figure similar to Santa Claus who brings gifts on New Year's Eve |
| 4 | German | Christkind | Christ Child |
| 5 | German | Christ | a Christian; Christ |
| 6 | Middle High German | kristen | — |
| 7 | Old High German | kristāni | — |
| 8 | Latin | Christiānus | Christian |
| 9 | Latin | Chrīstus | — |
| 10 | Ancient Greek | Χριστός | anointed; messiah; annointed, the annointed one,... |
| 11 | Ancient Greek | χρίω | to rub or smear (especially the body) with oil or unguents; to anoint |
| 12 | Proto-Indo-European | gʰrēy- | to smear; to paint, streak, smear |
| 13 | Proto-Indo-European | gʰer- | to rub; to stroke; to grind |