Kristian
Meaning of Kristian
Kristian is a male given name with roots in various cultures, most notably Scandinavian. The name derives from the Latin "Christianus," meaning "follower of Christ." Pronounced as KRIS-chən in English, it has unique variations in pronunciation across different languages: KRIS-tee-an in Norwegian, KRIS-ti-an in Danish, and KRISS-tee-an in Swedish. Kristian is closely related to the names Christian and Kristen. Over the years, its popularity has fluctuated in the United States, peaking around the mid-20th century and maintaining a steady presence since then. In 2023, it ranked 1025th with 211 occurrences. This classic yet versatile name carries strong cultural significance and timeless appeal.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KRIS-chən (/ˈkrɪs.tʃən/)
Norwegian
- Pronunced as KRIS-tee-an (/'kristi.an/)
Danish
- Pronunced as KRIS-ti-an (/ˈkʰʁæs.di.æn/)
Swedish
- Pronunced as KRISS-tee-an (/'krɪstjan/)
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Similar Names to Kristian
Notable People Named Kristian
| Kristian Rikardsen Løken was a distinguished Norwegian military officer who served in the Belgian Force Publique and commanded a Norwegian Army infantry brigade during World War II. |
| Kristian Birkeland - Kristian Olaf Bernhard Birkeland was a Norwegian scientist known for his groundbreaking work on atmospheric electric currents and the aurora borealis. |
| Kristian Zahrtmann, a Danish painter, was a prominent figure in the late 19th-century Danish artistic movement, known for his departure from traditional Academicism and embrace of naturalism and realism. |
| Kristian Fulton - Kristian Michael Shaw Fulton is an American football cornerback for the Tennessee Titans, known for his college career at LSU and being drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. |
| Kristian Vilhelm Koren Schjelderup Jr. - Kristian Vilhelm Koren Schjelderup was a Norwegian Lutheran theologian, author, and bishop known for his warm-hearted and liberal theological views. |
| Kristian Nairn is a Northern Irish actor and DJ, famous for his role as Hodor in Game of Thrones and for his recent portrayal of Wee John Feeney in Our Flag Means Death. |
| Norwegian triathlete Kristian Blummenfelt is an Olympic and world champion, known for his achievements in short course, 70.3, and 140.6 distances, including setting a new unofficial world record for the Ironman-distance triathlon. |
| Kristian Alfonso - Kristian-Joy Alfonso is an American actress, former figure skater, and fashion model known for her role as Hope Williams Brady on Days of Our Lives. |
| Ants Robert Kristian Luuk is a Swedish comedian and television presenter known for hosting shows like Sen kväll med Luuk, Melodifestivalen, and På spåret, and was previously married to Carina Berg. |
| Kristian Wilkerson is an American football wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders of the NFL, known for his college football career at Southeast Missouri State. |
| Kristian Rogers is an English footballer. |
| Kristian Ivanov Vigenin is a prominent Bulgarian politician who has served as Vice-President of the National Assembly of Bulgaria and held positions as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Member of the European Parliament. |
| Kristian Thulesen Dahl is a Danish director and former politician known for his leadership of the Danish People's Party. |
| Kristian Aadnevik is a London-based Norwegian fashion designer known for his work in the fashion industry after graduating from the Royal College of Art in 2002. |
| Kristian Prestgard was a Norwegian-born, American journalist and author who served as the editor of the Norwegian language newspaper Decorah-Posten in Iowa from 1923 until 1946. |
