Pure, radiant one
Pronunciation: KUR-stin
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Kerstin is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Pure". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: KUR-stin. Lucky number: 8. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Κέρστιν
Χριστιανικό όνομα με γερμανικές ρίζες
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
KUR-stin
IPA
/ˈkɜrstɪn/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
8
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Carnelian
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Kerstin of Rome, also known as Saint Caterina Fieschi, was a 13th century Italian nun and mystic. She was born in Genoa around 1250 and joined the Dominican order when she was young. She was known for her deep spiritual experiences and visions, and her reputation for holiness spread throughout Europe. She died on March 23, 1310, and was canonized in 1461.
Late Middle Ages (13th-14th centuries)
Kerstin Brahe (1552-1628), also known as Queen Christina of Sweden, was the daughter of Swedish regent Sten Sture the Younger and Catherine Stenbock. She was raised in Sweden and Denmark, and became Queen of Sweden in 1592 after the death of her father. She was known for her strong will and intelligence, and was the first woman to rule Sweden as an absolute monarch. She abdicated in 1654 and converted to Catholicism, and spent the rest of her life in Rome.
Renaissance and Early Modern Period (16th-17th centuries)
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Kerstin
Christian name of German origin meaning follower of Christ
קרסטין
שם נוצרי ממקור גרמני
Κέρστιν
Χριστιανικό όνομα με γερμανικές ρίζες
Kerstin
nomen christianum originis germanicae
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