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Krystan
How to Pronounce Krystan
Pronounced KRIS-tun /ˈkrɪs.tən/Medium
Meaning: Krystan is a respelling in the Kristen family, from Christian, meaning 'a follower of Christ', ultimately from Greek 'christos', anointed. The 'Kry-' opening also nods to Crystal, from the Greek word for clear ice. The base name is Kristen.Low
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History & Origin
Krystan is a respelling within the Kristen family, from Christian, 'a follower of Christ', while its Kry- spelling leans toward Crystal. It reflects the era's fondness for K- and Y-styled respellings of familiar names.
It appeared only in small numbers, no more than a few dozen girls a year around 1991, and never became common. It belongs beside the many Kristen and Krystal variants of its decade.
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What does the name Krystan mean?
Krystan is a variant of Kristen, from Christian meaning 'follower of Christ', with a nod to Crystal.
How do you pronounce Krystan?
It's said KRIS-tun /ˈkrɪs.tən/.
Is Krystan a boy or girl name?
Krystan is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Krystan?
Krystan has always been uncommon, a stylish respelling in the Kristen family.