Nordic/Slavic · Boy name
Kristian
“follower of Christ”
About the name Kristian
Kristian is a masculine given name used in Scandinavian and Slavic countries, derived from the Latin Christianus, meaning ‘follower of Christ.’ The name is especially common in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland, and also appears in various Slavic-speaking regions. The feminine forms include Kristin and Kristina. Notable bearers include Kristian Nairn, a Northern Irish actor known for his role as Hodor in ‘Game of Thrones,’ and Danish poet Kristian Bernhard Kristensen.
- Meaning
- follower of Christ
- Origin
- Nordic/Slavic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KRIS-tee-an(3 syl.)
Middle names for Kristian
- Kristian Alex
- Kristian Taylor
- Kristian Jordan
- Kristian Morgan
- Kristian Skylar
Questions about Kristian
- What does Kristian mean?
- Kristian is a Nordic name meaning "follower of Christ".
- How do you pronounce Kristian?
- Kristian is pronounced KRIS-tee-an, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Kristian?
- Variants of Kristian include Christian, Cristian.
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