Latin · Unisex name
Kristen
“Christian; ultimately from Latin christianus, follower of Christ”
About the name Kristen
Kristen is used as a feminine name in English, where it is a form of Christine or Christina, and as a masculine name in Danish and Norwegian, where it is a form of Christian. Both uses go back to the Latin word christianus, meaning a Christian or follower of Christ, which is built on the Greek christos, meaning anointed. In the English-speaking world Kristen is used mostly for girls, while in Scandinavia the masculine use is long established.
- Meaning
- Christian; ultimately from Latin christianus, follower of Christ
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- KRIS-ten(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Kristen
- Kristen Marie
- Kristen Ann
- Kristen Sofia
- Kristen Lynn
- Kristen Rose
Questions about Kristen
- What does Kristen mean?
- Kristen is a Latin name meaning "Christian; ultimately from Latin christianus, follower of Christ".
- How do you pronounce Kristen?
- Kristen is pronounced KRIS-ten, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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