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Name Origin

Kerstin is a Scandinavian given name, primarily found in Germany, Sweden, and Denmark. It is a variant of the name Christine, which originates from the Greek word 'Χριστιανός' (Christianos) meaning 'follower of Christ'.

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Famous People

Kerstin Ekman (1933-)

Writer

  • Won the Nordic Council's Literature Prize in 1980 for her novel 'The Last Summer'