Kiersten

Kiersten is a modern English feminine name that arose as an Americanized spelling variant of the Scandinavian name Kirsten, itself the Danish and Norwegian form of Christina. Christina derives from the Latin Christianus, meaning follower of Christ, which in turn traces back to the Greek Christos, meaning anointed one. The altered spelling gives the name a more distinctive appearance while preserving the original pronunciation. Closely related forms include Kirsten, Kristen, Kristin, and Christine.