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Krissi

Quick answerThe given name 'Krissi' is derived from the Greek name 'Christi', meaning 'beloved of Christ', with its linguistic root in the Greek word 'Christos', referring to Jesus Christ.

Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#18,055
TrendVintage
Peak year1978
Syllables2
Origin—
LanguageGreek
CultureChristian
ReligionChristianity
Letters6
Numerology4 Chaldean 3
Global rank#765

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Krissi

The given name 'Krissi' is derived from the Greek name 'Christi', meaning 'beloved of Christ', with its linguistic root in the Greek word 'Christos', referring to Jesus Christ.

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Etymology

The given name 'Krissi' is derived from the Greek name 'Christi', meaning 'beloved of Christ', with its linguistic root in the Greek word 'Christos', referring to Jesus Christ. The name 'Krissi' is commonly used in Christian cultures, particularly in Eastern European and Slavic countries, with no notable historical context beyond its association with Christianity.

Krissi currently ranks #18,055 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1978.

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