Kirsten Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Kirsten Name at a Glance

Name	Kirsten
Meaning	Variant of Christiana. Follower of Christ.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Kirsten Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Kirsten means “Variant of Christiana. Follower of Christ”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Kirsten Name Origin

Our database records Kirsten under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Kirsten a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Kirsten is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Kirsten

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