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Kersten
How to Pronounce Kersten
Pronounced KER-sten /ˈkɜr.stən/Medium
Meaning: Kersten is a Scandinavian and Low German form of Kirsten, itself from Christine/Christina, from the Greek/Latin christiana, 'a Christian' or 'follower of the anointed one'.Medium
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Kersten is a Scandinavian and Low German form of Kirsten, which comes from Christine and Christina — from the Greek and Latin for 'a Christian', a follower of the anointed one.
In the U.S. Kersten stayed rare, cresting around 1997 as the Kirsten/Kristen family was fashionable. It reads as a crisp heritage spelling and rides that wider vogue only lightly.
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What does the name Kersten mean?
Kersten is a form of Kirsten/Christine and means 'a Christian', a follower of Christ.
How do you pronounce Kersten?
It's said KER-sten /ˈkɜr.stən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Kersten a boy or girl name?
Kersten is used here as a girl's name, following Kirsten.
How popular is Kersten?
Kersten is a rare heritage form of the more familiar Kirsten.