Christen

Christen is a Danish and Norwegian masculine form of Christian, itself derived from the Latin Christianus, meaning follower of Christ, which in turn traces back to the Greek Christos, meaning anointed one. In Scandinavian countries it has been a traditional given name for centuries, closely tied to Christian religious identity. In English-speaking contexts Christen is also used as a feminine name, functioning as a variant of Christine and Kristin, both ultimately from the same Latin and Greek roots. Related forms include Kristian, Kristen, and Kirsten.