Christen

Christen is a Scandinavian masculine form derived from the Medieval Latin Christianus, itself from the Greek Christianos, meaning follower of Christ, from Christos, the anointed one. It has long been a traditional given name in Denmark and Norway, where it developed alongside related forms such as Christian and Carsten. In English-speaking contexts Christen is also used as a feminine name, functioning as a variant of Christine, which traces back through Latin and Greek to the same root. Related forms across European languages include Kristian, Kirsten, and Kristen.