Krzysztof () is a

Polish Polish may refer to: * Anything from or related to Poland, a country in Europe * Polish language * Polish people, people from Poland or of Polish descent * Polish chicken * Polish brothers (Mark Polish and Michael Polish, born 1970), American twin ...

male given name, equivalent to English ''

Christopher Christopher is the English language, English version of a Europe-wide name derived from the Greek language, Greek name Χριστόφορος (''Christophoros'' or ''Christoforos''). The constituent parts are Χριστός (''Christós''), "Jesus ...

''. The name became popular in the 15th century. Its

diminutive A diminutive is a word obtained by modifying a root word to convey a slighter degree of its root meaning, either to convey the smallness of the object or quality named, or to convey a sense of intimacy or endearment, and sometimes to belittle s ...

forms include Krzyś, Krzysiek, and Krzysio;

augmentative An augmentative (abbreviated ) is a morphological form of a word which expresses greater intensity, often in size but also in other attributes. It is the opposite of a diminutive. Overaugmenting something often makes it grotesque and so in so ...

– Krzychu Individuals named Krzysztof may choose to celebrate their

name day In Christianity, a name day is a tradition in many countries of Europe and the Americas, as well as Christian communities elsewhere. It consists of celebrating a day of the year that is associated with one's baptismal name, which is normatively t ...

on March 15, July 25, March 2, May 21, August 20 or October 31.

People with the first name Krzysztof

* Krzysztof Arciszewski (1592–1656), Polish military man *

Krzysztof Bednarski Krzysztof Michał Bednarski (''KMB'') (25 July 1953 in Kraków) is a contemporary Polish-Italian sculptor. Life He was one of three sons of Irena and Jerzy Bednarski. Before the war, his parents lived in Lviv, Lwów on Kulparkowska Street. Bed ...

(born 1953), famous contemporary Polish sculptor * Krzysztof Bizacki (born 1973), Polish footballer * Krzysztof Bukalski (born 1970), Polish footballer * Krzysztof Charamsa (born 1972), Polish priest *

Krzysztof Chodkiewicz Krzysztof Chodkiewicz or Kristupas Chodkevičius (Katkevičius) was a Polish–Lithuanian nobleman ( szlachcic). History Chodkiewicz held the title of Great Standard Bearer of Lithuania (). In 1610, he was named Master of the Horse of Lithua ...

, d. 1652, Polish-Lithuanian nobleman * Krzysztof Cwalina (born 1971), Polish freestyle swimmer * Krzysztof Czerwinski (Krzysztof Czerwiński) (born 1980), Polish conductor, organist and voice teacher *

Krzysztof Dabrowski Christoph Dabrowski (born Krzysztof Dąbrowski; 1 August 1978) is a German football manager and former player who last managed Rot-Weiss Essen. He played for Werder Bremen, Arminia Bielefeld, Hannover 96 and VfL Bochum. Club career On 11 Ma ...

(Krzysztof Dąbrowski) (born 1978), Polish footballer *

Krzysztof Głowacki Krzysztof Głowacki (born 31 July 1986) is a Polish professional boxer who has held the WBO junior-heavyweight title twice; from 2015 to 2016 and again in 2019 (elevated from interim champion). As an amateur, he won a bronze medal in the super-h ...

(born 1986), Polish boxer * Krzysztof Grzymułtowski (1620–1687), Polish voivod of Poznań Voivodship, diplomat and member of Polish sejm * Krzysztof Hołowczyc (born 1962), Polish rally driver *

Krzysztof Kamil Baczyński Krzysztof Kamil Baczyński, (; nom de guerre: Jan Bugaj; 22 January 1921 – 4 August 1944) was a Polish poet and Home Army soldier, one of the most well known of the Generation of Columbuses, the young generation of Polish poets, of whom several ...

(1921–1944), code-name Jan Bugaj, Polish poet * (born 1939), Polish poet, translator and musicologist *

Krzysztof Kciuk Krzysztof Kciuk (born 11 June 1980) is a Polish technology specialist and professional darts player who currently plays in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events. He is a Polish Champion and the first player from Poland who played at the ...

(born 1980), Polish darts player *

Krzysztof Kieślowski Krzysztof Kieślowski (, 27 June 1941 – 14 March 1996) was a Polish film director and screenwriter. He is known internationally for ''Dekalog'' (1989), ''The Double Life of Veronique'' (1991), and the Three Colours trilogy, ''Three Colours'' ...

(1941–1996), film director *

Krzysztof Klabon Krzysztof Klabon (c. 1550 – c. 1616) was a Polish Renaissance composer, lutenist, and singer. He was one of the most renowned instrumentalists of his time in Poland Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country in Central Europe. ...

(c. 1550 – c. 1616), Polish Renaissance composer, lutenist, and singer. *

Krzysztof Komeda Krzysztof Trzciński (27 April 1931 – 23 April 1969), known professionally as Krzysztof Komeda, was a Polish film score composer and jazz pianist widely regarded as one of the most influential Polish jazz musicians. He is best known for writin ...

(born Krzysztof Trzciński) (1931–1969), Polish film music composer and jazz pianist *

Krzysztof Kosiński Krzysztof Kosiński, also known as Kryshtof Kosynsky
''Encyclopedia of Ukraine'', vol ...

(died 1593) Polish noble *

Krzysztof Krawczyk (singer) Krzysztof January Krawczyk (; 8 September 1946 – 5 April 2021) was a Polish baritone pop singer, guitarist and composer. He was the vocalist of a popular Polish band, Trubadurzy ("the Troubadours"), from 1963 to 1973 when he started his ...

(1946–2021), Polish pop singer *

Krzysztof Krawczyk (athlete) Krzysztof Krawczyk (born 28 January 1962 in Wałbrzych) is a Polish former high jumper. He represented his country at the 1988 Summer Olympics The 1988 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XXIV Olympiad () and officially branded ...

(born 1962), Polish high jumper *

Krzysztof Król Krzysztof Łukasz Król (born 6 February 1987) is a Polish former professional footballer who is a coach for the American youth soccer club SAA United SC in Schaumburg, IL. Career Król played with the youth teams of Górnik Radlin, WSP Wodzi ...

(born 1987), Polish footballer *

Krzysztof Mikołaj Piorun Radziwiłł Krzysztof () is a Polish male given name, equivalent to English '' Christopher''. The name became popular in the 15th century. Its diminutive forms include Krzyś, Krzysiek, and Krzysio; augmentative – Krzychu Individuals named Krzysztof may c ...

(1547–1603), nicknamed The Thunderbolt, Reichsfürst of the Holy Roman Empire and a Polish-Lithuanian noble * Krzysztof Nowak (1975–2005), Polish football player *

Krzysztof Oliwa Krzysztof Artur Oliwa (pronounced ; born April 12, 1973) is a Polish former professional ice hockey player. A left winger, he played eight seasons in the National Hockey League. To date, he is the only player from Poland with his name inscribed on ...

(born 1973), former ice hockey player *

Krzysztof Opaliński Krzysztof Opaliński (21 January 1611 – 6 December 1655) was a Polish szlachta (nobleman), politician, writer, satirist, and Voivode (Governor) of Poznań. A notable figure during the Swedish Deluge, Opaliński was a skilled diplomat who oppo ...

(1609–1655), Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth noble, politician and writer *

Krzysztof Ossoliński Krzysztof Ossoliński (28 April, 1587 – 24 February, 1645) was a Polish–Lithuanian ''szlachcic'' (nobleman). He was Podstoli of Sandomierz since 1618, Podkomorzy of Sandomierz since 1619, Castellan sadecki in 1633, wojnicki in 1636, vo ...

(1587–1645), Polish-Lithuanian szlachcic (nobleman) *

Krzysztof Penderecki Krzysztof Eugeniusz Penderecki (; 23 November 1933 – 29 March 2020) was a Polish composer and conductor. His best-known works include '' Threnody to the Victims of Hiroshima'', Symphony No. 3, his '' St Luke Passion'', '' Polish Requiem'', '' ...

(1933–2020), Polish composer and conductor of classical music * Krzysztof Piątek (born 1995), Polish professional footballer *

Krzysztof Piesiewicz Krzysztof Marek Piesiewicz (; born 25 October 1945 in Warsaw, Poland) is a Polish lawyer, screenwriter, and politician. From 1991 to 1993 and from 1997 to 2011 he was a member of Polish Senate. He was the head of the Social Movement (RS) or Soci ...

(born 1945), Polish lawyer, screenwriter, and politician * Krzysztof Radziwiłł (1585–1640), Polish-Lithuanian noble and magnate *

Krzysztof Ratajski Krzysztof Ratajski (Polish pronunciation: ; born 1 January 1977) is a Polish professional darts player who competes in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events. He previously participated in British Darts Organisation (BDO) tournaments; his b ...

(born 1977), Polish darts player * Krzysztof Ratajczyk (born 1973), Polish footballer *

Krzysztof Skiba Krzysztof Skiba (born 7 July 1964 in Gdańsk) is a Polish musician, singer-songwriter, satirist, essayist and actor. He is best known as the vocalist of the rock band, Big Cyc. In 1983, he cofounded the anarchy organization '' Ruch Społeczeńs ...

aka Skiba (born 1964), Polish musician, songwriter, satirist, essayist and actor * Krzysztof Soszynski (born 1977), Polish-Canadian professional mixed martial artist *

Krzysztof Szydłowiecki Krzysztof Szydłowiecki (1467–1532) was a Polish noble (szlachcic), magnate, and Count of Szydłowiec. He was courtier since 1496, Podstoli of Kraków, Treasurer and Marshal of the Court of Prince Zygmunt since 1505, Podkomorzy of Kr ...

(1467–1532), Polish noble *

Krzysztof Warlikowski Krzysztof Warlikowski (Polish pronunciation: ; born 26 May 1962) is a Polish theatre director. He is the creator and artistic director of Nowy Teatr (New Theatre) in Warsaw. Biography He studied history, philosophy and Romance languages at th ...

(born 1962), Polish theatre and opera director *

Krzysztof Warzycha Krzysztof Ireneusz Warzycha (, ; born 17 November 1964) is a Polish former professional footballer who played as a forward for Ruch Chorzów and for Greek club Panathinaikos. At international level, he played for the Poland national team, sc ...

(born 1964), Polish footballer nicknamed 'Gucio' *

Krzysztof Włodarczyk Krzysztof Włodarczyk (; born 19 September 1981) is a Polish professional boxer. He is a two-time world champion in the cruiserweight division, having held the International Boxing Federation (IBF) title from 2006 to 2007, and World Boxing Coun ...

, Polish boxer *

Krzysztof Wielicki Krzysztof Jerzy Wielicki (Polish pronunciation: ; born 5 January 1950) is a Polish mountaineer, regarded as one of the greatest Polish climbers in history. He is the 5th man to climb all fourteen eight-thousanders and the first ever to climb Mount ...

(born 1950), Polish mountaineer * Krzysztof Wiesiołowski, d. 1637, Polish szlachcic *

Krzysztof Wodiczko Krzysztof Wodiczko (born April 16, 1943) is a Polish people, Polish artist known for his large-scale presentation slide, slide and video projections on architectural facades and monuments. He has realized more than 80 such public projections in A ...

, an artist currently living in Boston *

Krzysztof Zanussi Krzysztof Pius Zanussi (born 17 June 1939) is a Polish film and theatre director, producer and screenwriter. He is a professor of European film at the European Graduate School in Saas-Fee, Switzerland where he conducts a summer workshop. He ...

(born 1939), Polish producer and film director * Krzysztof Zbaraski (1580–1627), a Polish noble * Krzysztof Zygmunt Pac (1621–1684), Chancellor of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania

People with the middle name Krzysztof

Mikołaj Krzysztof "Sierotka" Radziwiłł Mikołaj is the Polish cognate of given name Nicholas, used both as a given name and a surname. It may refer to people: In Polish (or Polish-Lithuanian) nobility: * Mikołaj Kamieniecki, Polish nobleman and the first Grand Hetman of the Crown * ...

* Wladyslaw Krzysztof Grabinski, son of

Stanisław Bohdan Grabiński Stanisław Bohdan Grabiński (1891–1930) was a Polish nobleman (szlachcic) and landowner. Stanisław was owner of Walewice estates. He was married to Maria Dzieduszycka on 9 January 1918 in Lwów, and to Countess Jadwiga Maria Potocka on 1 ...

Jan Krzysztof Bielecki Jan Krzysztof Bielecki (born 3 May 1951) is a Polish liberal politician and economist. A leading figure of the Gdańsk-based Liberal Democratic Congress in the early 1990s, Bielecki served as Prime Minister of Poland for most of 1991. In his p ...

(born May 3, 1951)

People with the first name Krzysztof

People with the middle name Krzysztof

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