Kristen

Kristen Meaning & Origin

About Kristen
The name Kristen 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 religious connotations, symbolizing a person who is devoted to their faith and strives to live a righteous life. Kristen is a name that reflects strength, compassion, and a deep connection to spirituality.

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

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kristen are female.

Kristen Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -11.97% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRSTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K602305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R IH1 S T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkrΙͺstΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRSTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kristen in Braille

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

The name Kristen in braille

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

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

The name Kristen in sign language

Numerology