Kristin
See also: Kristín
English
Proper noun
Kristin
- A female given name from Ancient Greek, a variation of Christine, of mostly American use.
- 1990, Ed McBain, Vespers, Mandarin, published 1991, →ISBN, page 35:
- 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.
Estonian
Faroese
Usage notes
- son of Kristin: Kristinsson
- daughter of Kristin: Kristinsdóttir
Declension
Singular | |
Indefinite | |
Nominative | Kristin |
Accusative | Kristin |
Dative | Kristini |
Genitive | Kristins |
Usage notes
Matronymics
- son of Kristin: Kristinarson
- daughter of Kristin: Kristinardóttir
Declension
Singular | |
Indefinite | |
Nominative | Kristin |
Accusative | Kristina |
Dative | Kristini |
Genitive | Kristinar |
German
Pronunciation
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Norwegian
Etymology
Contraction of Kristine. From Latin Christina. First recorded in Norway in the 12th century.
Descendants
- English: Kristin
See also
Swedish
Pronunciation
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