Kjersti

Kjersti is a Norwegian feminine name, a contracted form of Kjerstin, which is itself a Scandinavian variant of Christina. That name derives from the Latin Christianus, meaning follower of Christ, ultimately rooted in the Greek Christos, the anointed one. The name has been in steady use in Norway for centuries and reflects the broader Scandinavian tradition of adapting Latin ecclesiastical names into regional spoken forms. Related forms include Kirsten, Kirstin, Kristin, and Christina.