Kristin
Norwegian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Kristin
Kristin means "follower of Christ" and derives from the Latin name Christinus, which is based on Christus (Christ).
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Etymology
Kristin means "follower of Christ" and derives from the Latin name Christinus, which is based on Christus (Christ). The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Norway and Sweden, where it became especially popular during the Christian era, and has spread throughout Germanic and English-speaking cultures.
Kristin currently ranks #4,706 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1981.
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