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Name Origin

Kirsten is a Scandinavian given name, primarily used for females. It is a variant of the Danish and Norwegian name 'Kirsten', which itself derives from the Greek name 'Christina'. Kirsten traditionally means 'follower of Christ' or 'Christian'.

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Famous People

Kirsten Dunst (1982-)

Actress

  • Academy Award nomination for Best Actress (Melancholia)
  • Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film (Fargo)

Kirsten Gillibrand (1966-)

Politician

  • United States Senator from New York since 2009
  • Advocate for women's rights and family leave policies