Kristin

Kristin is a Scandinavian and German form of Christina, itself derived from the Latin Christianus, meaning "follower of Christ," which traces back to the Greek Khristos, meaning "anointed one." The name has been widely used throughout northern Europe for centuries, gaining particular literary prominence through the Norwegian novelist Sigrid Undset's medieval trilogy Kristin Lavransdatter (1920–1922), whose heroine brought the name international recognition. Related forms include Kristina, Christine, Christina, Kristen, and the Icelandic variant Kristín.