- Origin: Bulgarian
- Meaning: “cross.”
Krastyo кръст is derived from the Bulgarian krast (cross), and is a vernacular form of the Greek, Stavros.
It was borne by Krastyo Krastev (1866-1919), a Bulgarian writer, philosopher and translator known as Bulgaria’s first literary critic. It was also borne by Krastyo Hadzhiivanov, a Bulgarian poet and resistance fighter (1929-1952).
Other forms include: Krastyu, Krastan, Krustan and Krustyo.
Croatian and Serbian forms are Krst and Krstan.
Feminine forms include: Krastana, Krastina, Krustana, and Krustina.
It’s designated name-day is September 14th.
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Origins: Greek