Kirsten

Kirsten Meaning & Origin

About Kirsten
The name Kirsten is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the name Christina, which means "follower of Christ" or "anointed one." It is a feminine name that carries a strong religious connotation, symbolizing devotion and faithfulness to the Christian faith. Kirsten is a name often given to girls as a testament to their connection to Christ and their commitment to living a righteous life.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kirsten are female.

Kirsten Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 7.02% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRSTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K062305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 S T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙ™rstΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRSTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kirsten in Braille

Here's how to represent Kirsten in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Kirsten in braille

How to Spell the Name Kirsten in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Kirsten using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kirsten in sign language

Numerology