Jan-Christer
Hebrew/Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Jan-Christer
Jan-Christer is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Jan" (a form of John, derived from Hebrew Yohanan meaning "God is gracious") and "Christer" (a form of Christopher, from Greek Christophoros meaning "Christ-bearer").
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Etymology
Jan-Christer is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Jan" (a form of John, derived from Hebrew Yohanan meaning "God is gracious") and "Christer" (a form of Christopher, from Greek Christophoros meaning "Christ-bearer"). The name is primarily used in Swedish and Norwegian cultures, reflecting a Christian heritage common in Scandinavian countries during the 20th century.
Jan-Christer currently ranks #2,705 in the United States as a boy's name.
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