Kirsten
Scottish
Meaning
Its source is Christiana, a Latin name meaning "Christ's follower."
Languages used in
This girl's name is used in German, Dutch, English, Norwegian and Danish.
Background story
The influence of religion on names is evident throughout the world. For example, it is a tenet of Islam that the best names either refer to attributes of Allah or are derived from hamida, an Arabic word meaning ''praise.'' Names used on the Indian subcontinent often refer to the deities of Hinduism.
Though Christiana's direct refererence to Christianity is exceptional, names with ties to the West's predominant religion are far from unusual. Many Hebrew-derived names reflect Christianity's Jewish heritage. Greek- and Latin-derived names witness the church's early development in the Mediterranean basin. Finally, many Germanic and Gaelic names honor saints who spread Christianity throughout northern Europe.
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Statistics for the name Kirsten (female)
- In Denmark in 2007, the girl name Kirsten was ranked as number 2 on the most popular name in the entire population
- In USA in 2006, the girl name Kirsten was ranked as number 407 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In USA in 2005, the girl name Kirsten was ranked as number 322 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In USA in 2004, the girl name Kirsten was ranked as number 297 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In USA in 2003, the girl name Kirsten was ranked as number 278 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In USA in 2002, the girl name Kirsten was ranked as number 278 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 2001, the girl name Kirsten was ranked as number 1 on the most popular name in the entire population
- In Denmark in 2003, the girl name Kirsten was ranked as number 1 on the most popular name in the entire population
- In Denmark in 2004, the girl name Kirsten was ranked as number 1 on the most popular name in the entire population
- In Denmark in 2005, the girl name Kirsten was ranked as number 1 on the most popular name in the entire population
- In Denmark in 2006, the girl name Kirsten was ranked as number 1 on the most popular name in the entire population