Kristen

/ˈkrɪstən/ noun

Definition

A personal name, typically feminine, derived from Christian traditions.

Etymology

Derived from 'Christine,' which comes from Latin 'Christianus' (Christian). Scandinavian and German form of the name, ultimately from 'Christ.'

Kelly Says

The name Kristen is a Scandinavian version of Christine, and if you trace it back, it literally means 'follower of Christ'—so people named Kristen have been carrying religious meaning in their name for over a thousand years.

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