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Kerstin

From the Greek Christos: "anointed".

Meaning and origin

Kerstin is a Swedish adaptation of Christina, itself derived from the Latin form of the Greek name Christos.

How to pronounce Kerstin

Swedish (Sweden)KER-stin /ˈkɛrʂtɪn/

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