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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 Ekholm (1948-)

Politician

  • Served as Minister for Migration and Asylum Policy in Sweden

Kerstin Behrendt

Writer

  • Published numerous novels and short stories, often exploring themes of family and identity