Kristin
Kristin proper noun: a female given name from Ancient Greek, a variation of Christine, of mostly American use.
Proper noun
Kristin
- A female given name from Ancient Greek, a variation of Christine, of mostly American use.
- Kristin Lund looked exactly like her name. Blonde hair and blue eyes, a full tempestuous mouth, and a figure that reminded Hawes of the gently sloping hills of Sweden, where he'd never been.1990, Ed McBain, Vespers, Mandarin, published 1991, →ISBN, page 35
Forms of Kristin
| alternative form | Kristen |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Kristan |
| alternative form | Kristyn |
| alternative form | Krysten |
| alternative form | Krystin |
Origin of Kristin
Borrowed in the 20th century from Norwegian Kristin, a variant of Christina.
Questions about Kristin
- What does Kristin mean?
- Kristin means a female given name from Ancient Greek, a variation of Christine, of mostly American use.
- What part of speech is Kristin?
- Kristin is a proper noun.
Words near Kristin in the dictionary
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