Kristian
KRIS-tee-ahn
Popularity
#6507
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Norse
Total Births
27,439
Peak Year
#886 in 1996
First Recorded
1942
Style
Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Kristian is a Scandinavian and Slavic variant of Christian, derived from the Latin *Christianus*, meaning 'follower of Christ' or 'belonging to Christ'.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Famous Namesakes
Kristian Nairn
Northern Irish actor and DJ, Hodor in Game of Thrones
Kristian Blummenfelt
Norwegian triathlete, Olympic gold medalist
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Meaning
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