Crisostomo
/K-R-IH-S-OW-S-T-OW-M-OW/
Golden-mouthed, from Greek khrysostomos, joining khrysos 'gold' and stoma 'mouth,' a Filipino-Catholic name honouring Saint John Chrysostom, the early Church father famed for his eloquence. It is also the name of the idealistic hero of a foundational Filipino novel, lending it both spiritual and literary weight in the islands.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Crisostomo is a Christian boy name of Tagalog origin, meaning “Golden-mouthed, from Greek khrysostomos, joining khrysos 'gold' and stoma 'mouth,' a Filipino-Catholic name honouring Saint John Chrysostom, the early Church father famed for his eloquence. It is also the name of the idealistic hero of a foundational Filipino novel, lending it both spiritual and literary weight in the islands.”.
Crisostomo is a boy's name of Tagalog origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Golden-mouthed, from Greek khrysostomos, joining khrysos 'gold' and stoma 'mouth,' a Filipino-Catholic name honouring Saint John Chrysostom, the early Church father famed for his eloquence. It is also the name of the idealistic hero of a foundational Filipino novel, lending it both spiritual and literary weight in the islands." and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Common among Filipino, SoutheastAsian families, Crisostomo carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Crisostomo
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Crisostomo lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Crisostomo's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Crisostomo's saint & feast day →What does Crisostomo's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Crisostomo resonates in either tradition.
Crisostomo's destiny number is 11 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Crisostomo's full reading →
Does Crisostomo go with your family's names?
Crisostomo breaks into 10 sounds: /K-R-IH-S-OW-S-T-OW-M-OW/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Crisostomo sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Crisostomo beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Crisostomo — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Crisostomo
If Crisostomo resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in Filipino families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Wisdom cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Crisostomo
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Common questions about Crisostomo
What does the name Crisostomo mean?
Crisostomo means "Golden-mouthed, from Greek khrysostomos, joining khrysos 'gold' and stoma 'mouth,' a Filipino-Catholic name honouring Saint John Chrysostom, the early Church father famed for his eloquence. It is also the name of the idealistic hero of a foundational Filipino novel, lending it both spiritual and literary weight in the islands.." It is a boy name of Tagalog origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Crisostomo a boy or girl name?
Crisostomo is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Crisostomo?
Crisostomo is of Tagalog origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Filipino, SoutheastAsian families.
Is Crisostomo a Christian name?
Yes. Crisostomo is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Tagalog origin.
What does Crisostomo mean in Tagalog?
Crisostomo originates from Tagalog, where it means "Golden-mouthed, from Greek khrysostomos, joining khrysos 'gold' and stoma 'mouth,' a Filipino-Catholic name honouring Saint John Chrysostom, the early Church father famed for his eloquence. It is also the name of the idealistic hero of a foundational Filipino novel, lending it both spiritual and literary weight in the islands.."
What are common nicknames for Crisostomo?
Common short forms of Crisostomo include Cris.
What is the numerology of Crisostomo?
Crisostomo has a Pythagorean destiny number of 11 — intuition and inspired leadership (master number).
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