What is the origin of the name Kriston?

Kriston is a name of Greek origin.

How do you pronounce Kriston?

Kriston is pronounced KRIS-ton.

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UnisexGreek

Kriston

KRIS-ton

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

1,260

Peak Year

#57 in 1980

First Recorded

1961

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ' in Greek.

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Kris Krist Ton

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Gender Split

Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Nicknames

Kris Krist Ton

Spelling Variations

Criston Khriston Kristan

Similar Names

Christian Christopher Cristian Keston

Personality Traits

FaithfulLoyalDependableHonest

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