Kristin name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 4th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Latin
Usage: Scandinavian, English, German, Faroese, Old Norse, Icelandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: k-ris-tin
Meaning: Christian Woman and Disciple of Christ
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What does Kristin mean?

Meaning of Kristin is Christian or Disciple of Christ is commonly used in Icelandic, Faroese, Finnish, Old Norse, Scandinavian, Danish, English, Norwegian, German and Swedish. Its origin is in Latin is aimed at both genders.

Kristin is variant form of biblical, long standing and celebrated Christina. Christina is form of trendy, long standing and biblical Christiana. Christina is derivative of Christine. Christina is effeminate variation of Christian.

Christina is form of Christiane in Greek language. Christina's meaning is Christ-bearer and Christian Woman is originated from Latin. Kristin is variation of biblical Kristín. Kristín is form of Christina in Old Norse and Icelandic languages.

Originated from Latin, Well-Liked and Recently Hot Kristín, Kristín means "Christian Woman and Christian". Kristin is shortened form of Kristian. Kristian is form of prominent, persistent and biblical Christian. Kristian is Scandinavian cognate of Christian.

Also Kristian is form of Christian in Nordic language. Meaning of Kristian is Disciple of Christ and Belonging to Christ came from Latin.

Is Kristin a pleasant name for a baby?

Kristin is an excellent choice for a baby girl. Not only is this name pleasant to the ears, it also has a beautiful meaning behind it.

Kristin comes from Latin and means "follower of Christ". This makes this name both elegant and spiritual, perfect for any little girl. It has become increasingly popular as more parents are looking to give their children meaningful and inspiring names that will help shape their future.

With its strong connection to faith and Christianity, Kristin gives your daughter a special identity from early on in her life.

How do I pronounce Kristin?

Two syllabled Kristin is most commonly pronounced as k-ris-tin. The other ways to say the name is kr(i)-stin.

Variants of Kristin

Christina, Kristín, Christiana, Christiane, Carsta, Chrystel, Christene, Anachristina, Christinamarie

Names that rhyme with Kristin

How popular is the name Kristin?

Kristin was among the very popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1932 around 180671 babies have been given the moniker. When at its peak in 1981, it ranked 31st when 9737 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

After 143 years, the name has past its prime. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names 7 times Kristin is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 23 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 2000.

Over 195 babies in England and Wales have been named Kristin. It had a short run of 6 years on Ireland girl names chart.

But Kristin is a popular baby name in Norway where every 1 in 300 have the name as well as in, Germany, Indonesia and Canada.

At least, 310000 people globally have carried Kristin as their given name according to our estimate.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018262765
2017264865
2016121025243675
20151846111
20141596134
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Kristin in Nordic countries

CountriesWomen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands123105
Finland0679

Here's what numbers has to say about Kristin

You are highly intuitive and inspire as you go. You are loved by many but when it comes to your personal life, you don't allow anyone to peek. Find a way to release and replace the negative energy inside your soul with a positive one. Leave your own mark in the world. It's time you give adventure and spontaneity a chance. You are capable of great achievements. What concerns you is your soul and how to keep yourself happy and aware.

Other names similar to Kristin, for soon-to-be-parents

  •  Flavy - Flavy's meaning is Yellow is rooted from Latin
  •  Amadys - Amadys's meaning is Loved By God is originated from Latin
  •  Tanka - Unisex name Tanka is rooted from Latin, Tanka means "Victorious" is dominantly used in Russian and Assamese languages
  •  Klaartje - Klaartjes origin is Latin is used in Dutch, meaning of Klaartje is "Clear and The Word Clarus Which is of the Meaning Clear Bright Famous" is given to baby girls. Klaartje is resulted from Clare.
  •  Eliana - The famous unisex name Eliana came from Hebrew and Latin, Eliana means "My God is Yahweh or Shining" is specifically used in Norwegian, Faroese and Finnish
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Famous people named Kristin

  • Kristin Ross, professor emeritus of comparative literature at New York University
  • Kristin Forbes, American economist
  • Kristin Hunter, African-American writer from Pennsylvania
  • Kristin Luker, is Elizabeth Josselyn Boalt Professor of Law
  • Kristin Brooks Rossell, became the face of the National Hopeline Network after she committed suicide after suffering
  • Kristin Williamson, Australian journalist and author
  • Kristin Folkl, American former volleyball player and collegiate and professional women's basketball player
  • Kristin Kuster, American composer of symphonic
  • Kristin Key, American comedian
  • Kristin Malko, American actress
  • Kristin Klabunde, American actress
  • Kristin Prevallet, American poet and essayist
  • Kristin Mellem, Norwegian musician, composer and conductor
  • Kristin Thompson, American film theorist and author whose research interests include the close formal analysis of films
  • Kristin von der Goltz, German-Norwegian cellist
  • Kristin Lodoen Linder, Norwegian photographer, visual artist
  • Kristin Valla, Norwegian writer and journalist
  • Kristin Kreuk, Canadian actress
  • Kristin Krohn Devold, former Minister of Defence of Norway
  • Kristin Davis, American actress
  • Kristin Scott Thomas, English actress
  • Kristin Otto, German Olympic swimming champion
  • Kristin Halvorsen, Norwegian socialist politician
  • Kristin Hersh, American singer-songwriter, musician and author
  • Kristin Chenoweth, American actress and singer, with credits
  • Kristin Adams, television personality
  • Kristin Harmel, American novelist
  • Kristin Herrera, American former actress
  • Kristin Clemet, Norwegian politician for Høyre
  • Kristin Lehman, Canadian actress and dancer, best
  • Kristin Haynie, American former basketball player
  • Kristin Booth, Canadian actress, born in Kitchener, Ontario
  • Kristin Cavallari, American television personality, fashion designer
  • Kristin Linklater, Scottish vocal coach, acting teacher, actor
  • Kristin Nelson, American primitive painter, actress, and author
  • Kristin Fraser, American former competitive ice dancer
  • Kristin Gore, American author and screenwriter
  • Kristin Topham, Canadian former competitive swimmer
  • Kristin Hille Valla, Norwegian politician for the Centre Party
  • Kristin King, American ice hockey player
  • Kristin Thornton, Australian rules footballer
  • Kristin Armstrong, former professional road bicycle racer and three-time Olympic gold medalist
  • Kristin Baker, painter based in New York
  • Kristin Griffith, American actress
  • Kristin dos Santos, American journalist and columnist for the E! cable channel
  • Kristin Heaston, female shot putter from the United States
  • Kristin Størmer Steira, retired Norwegian cross-country skier
  • Kristin Bengtsson, former women's soccer player
  • Kristin Wieczorek, German former figure skater
  • Kristin Hannah, American writer,

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