Kasten

Meaning of Kasten

The masculine given name Kasten finds its origin in Old High German kast, denoting a chest or box, and historically functioned as a surname both for individuals engaged in the woodworking craft of chest-making and for those hailing from toponymic designations derived from the same root; its morphological composition (root kast combined with the Germanic suffix -en) encapsulates a naming convention that emphasizes structural solidity and utilitarian design. In Anglo-American contexts, Kasten conveys associations of reliability, groundedness and artisanal heritage, while its phonetic structure—KAH-stən (/ˈkɑːstən/)—provides a concise and metrically balanced auditory profile, aligning with contemporary preferences for names of Germanic provenance that possess moderate rarity and a measured sense of resilience.

Pronunciation

American English

  • Pronunced as KAH-stən (/ˈkɑːstən/)

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Notable People Named Kasten

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