Nordic/Latin · Girl name
Kirsten
“follower of Christ”
About the name Kirsten
Kirsten is the Danish and Norwegian form of Christine, which goes back to the Latin Christiana, ‘follower of Christ’. It has been used in Scandinavia since the Middle Ages, and the related forms Kirsty and Kirstie developed separately in Scotland. Bearers include the Norwegian soprano Kirsten Flagstad, renowned for her Wagner roles, and the American actress Kirsten Dunst, who appeared in ‘Interview with the Vampire’ and ‘Spider-Man’.
- Meaning
- follower of Christ
- Origin
- Nordic/Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- KEER-sten(2 syl.)
Middle names for Kirsten
- Kirsten Marie
- Kirsten Elizabeth
- Kirsten Anne
- Kirsten Grace
- Kirsten Nicole
Questions about Kirsten
- What does Kirsten mean?
- Kirsten is a Nordic name meaning "follower of Christ".
- How do you pronounce Kirsten?
- Kirsten is pronounced KEER-sten, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Kirsten?
- Variants of Kirsten include Kirstin, Kirsty, Kirstie.
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