Name:
Kerstin
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Latin, Swedish
Meaning:
Kerstin is a Swedish and German variant of Christina. Christina originates in Latin language and means "Christian woman". It is a feminine form of Christian, ultimately derived from Greek. In Christian tradition, there are several saints of this name. It has also been a popular name within royalty over centuries. More recently, it was popularized by the American artist Christina Aguilera.
Pronunciation:
KER-stin
The Five Elements:
Wood
Also Spelled Like...:
Kjerstin
Famous Kerstin:
Kerstin Alm : politician
Kerstin Ekman : novelist