Kriss name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Latin, Old Greek, English, German and Latvian
Usage: English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish and Finnish
Pronunciation: k-ri-ss
Meaning: Christ Carrier and Diminutive of Christian
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What does Kriss mean?

Uncommon unisex name Kriss is of English, Old Greek, Latvian, Latin and German origin which is used in Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, English and Danish languages, Kriss means "Disciple of the Christ or Diminutive of Christian".

Kriss is form of trendy, biblical and immutable Christopher. Christopher is German and English form of Christophorus. Origin of Unorthodox Christopher is in Old Greek, meaning of Christopher is "Carrying Christ, Bearing Christ and Christ-bearer"..

Kriss is celebrated on July 24th.

How do I pronounce Kriss?

The three syllabled name Kriss is pronounced, k-ri-ss.

Variants of Kriss

Krissan, Christopher, Christophoros, Christophorus, Chrisopher, Christoph, Christo, Christoff, Christopherjohn

How popular is the name Kriss?

Kriss is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1948 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. In 1963, it ranked 1401st when 31 boys were named Kriss.

There are over 920 babies that have been given the name Kriss in United States. Kriss is an uncommon baby name in still in use in England and Wales. In France, it has been in use since 1983 but could not make beyond the top 2000.

Over 138 people have been named Kriss in France.

Also, Kriss is a familiar name in Poland, Russia, Peru, England, Philippines, Latvia, Chile and Venezuela. At least, 5000 people globally have been given the name as per our findings.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
202110736600
201910785600
201412097500
201312128500
20128858800
20099859700
200890158174955
200775851000
200664601200
200411351500
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Kriss in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands5090
Sweden9843
Norway1631410
Denmark12010

Numerological analysis of Kriss

You want to do everything as planned in life. What concerns you is your soul and how to keep yourself happy and aware. Back in time, you were too focused on your career until you realized there's something more important to live for. You are a passionate lover but hard to understand. You are intelligent and independent. You are reliable and always give the best advice. Use your mind and position to do great things you will be remembered for.

Other names liked by would be moms that are similar to Kriss

  •  Marceline means Little Hammer or God of War Mars Ordained is used primarily in English and Finnish commonly given to girls is originated from Latin
  •  Abbo is used commonly in Swedish and English aimed at boys, Abbo means "Father" is originated from Germanic, Latin and Old English. Abbo is short version of Abbott.
  •  Ariah - Used primarily in English celebrated, Ariah means "Aria or Ariel" and originated from Latin is aimed at both boys and girls
  •  Morice - Unfamiliar Morice is originated from Latin language bestowed upon boys, Morice means "The Moor or The One from Mauritania" is primarily used in English
  •  Souline - Girl name Souline means "Solemn" is rooted from French and Latin languages

Famous people named Kriss

  • Kriss Akabusi, British former sprint and hurdling track and field athlete

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
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