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    Kirsten

    KEER-sten

    Scandinavian/Latin
    Girl
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Follower of Christ; Christian
    Origin
    Scandinavian/Latin
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Kirsten does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Follower of Christ; Christian", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Kirsten.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    1990s (0.086% of births), currently falling
    Spiritual meaning
    Kirsten follows Christ — cross taken up, self denied, sheep hearing His voice, the disciple who walks wherever the Shepherd leads.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Matthew 16:24

      "Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me."

    • John 10:27

      "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me."

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