Krsto

Krsto is a South Slavic masculine name, used chiefly in Croatian and Serbian traditions, derived from the word for cross, ultimately tracing back to the Greek Khristos, meaning the anointed one. It originated as a short form of names built on that root, particularly Kristofor and Krستijan, reflecting the central role of the Christian cross in Balkan religious culture. Related forms include Krste, Hristo, and the broader family of Christ-derived names such as Kristijan and Krstivoje.