Chrysanthos, Chrysanthe

Origin: Greek
Meaning: “golden flower”
Χρυσανθος

The name is composed of the Greek elements, chrysos (χρυσος) meaning, “golden” and anthos (ανθος) meaning, “flower.”

The name was borne by a 3rd-century Greek Christian martyr and saint and in Greece, its designated name-day is March 19.

Other forms of the name include:

• Crisanto (Italian/Spanish)
• Chrysanthus (Latin)
• Hrisant Хрисант (Serbian)
• Chrysanth/Crisant Хрисанф (Russian)

Its feminine form is Chrysanthe (Χρυσανθη).

Sources

1. http://www.behindthename.com/name/chrysanthos