Christer

Christer is a Swedish masculine given name derived from the Latin Christianus, itself rooted in the Greek Christianos, meaning follower of Christ, which in turn draws on the Greek Christos, meaning anointed. The name reflects the widespread Christianization of Scandinavia during the medieval period and has been a familiar given name in Sweden and neighboring Nordic countries for centuries. Related forms include Christian, Kristian, and Krister.