Kersten

Meaning of Kersten

Kersten is a charming and unique name for a baby girl. It has German, Swedish, and Norwegian origins and is pronounced as KEHR-sten in German, SHEHR-sten in Swedish, and SHER-sten in Norwegian. The name is also sometimes spelled as Kirsten. In terms of popularity, the name Kersten has been moderately used in Missouri, with 6 occurrences and a rank of 661 in 1997, and 9 occurrences with a rank of 473 in 1996. This name carries an air of elegance and strength, making it a wonderful choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet beautiful name for their daughter.

Pronunciation

German

  • Pronunced as KEHR-sten (/ˈkɛʁstən/)

Swedish

  • Pronunced as SHEHR-sten (/ˈɧæʂtɛn/)

Norwegian

  • Pronunced as SHER-sten (/ˈʂæʂtən/)

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Notable People Named Kersten

Kersten Reich is a German educator and cultural theorist who held professorships in General Pedagogy and International Learning Research at the University of Cologne.
Kersten Neisser is a German rower.
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