The baby name Kirsti is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced US: /ˈkɝːsti/, UK: /ˈkɜːsti/ (approx. KUR-stee).
Kirsti is Scandinavian in Origin.
The baby name Kirsti is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced US: /ˈkɝːsti/, UK: /ˈkɜːsti/ (approx. KUR-stee).
Kirsti is Scandinavian in Origin.
Kirsti is a Scandinavian and Finnish feminine name, a diminutive or regional form of Christina/Kristina. Ultimately it stems from Latin Christianus, from Greek Christos (“anointed”), giving the meaning “a Christian; follower of Christ.” In the Nordic languages, Kirsti developed alongside Kirsten and Kjersti, preserving the hard k- sound that distinguishes Nordic forms from the English Christina.
The name has been in steady circulation in Norway and Finland, with notable popularity in the mid‑20th century, and occurs elsewhere in the Nordic region. Related variants include Kirsty and Kirstie (Scottish/English), Kirsten and Kirstin (Danish, Norwegian, Germanic), Kjersti (Norwegian), Kristi and Kristy (English), as well as the broader Christina/Kristina. Finnish Kirsi originated as a short form of Kirsti/Kristiina and later aligned with the native word for hoarfrost, making it a culturally linked offshoot.
| Kirsti Sparboe Kirsti Sparboe is a Norwegian singer and actress, best known for her participation in the Eurovision Song Contest during the 1960s. She represented Norway in the competition multiple times with songs like 'Oj, oj, oj, så glad jeg skal bli' and 'Karusell'. Her contributions to Norwegian pop music and television have made her a beloved figure in her home country. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE | 0 | #34 | 4 | 1,051 | |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #52 | 11,318 | 3,895 |
| Finland | Girls | 0 | #94 | 1,300 | 1,368 |
| Norway | Girls | 2018 | #120 | 5 | 459 |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #125 | 14 | 1,888 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| Finland | 0 | #195 | 124 | 830 | |
| DK | 0 | #201 | 6 | 5,198 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #236 | 2 | 7,146 |
| Canada | Girls | 1994 | #291 | 6 | 2,166 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #304 | 13 | 7,429 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| Germany | 0 | #428 | 10 | 2,542 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| ZA | 0 | #470 | 5 | 14,421 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #811 | 28 | 4,949 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #937 | 19 | 5,933 |
| United States | Girls | 2007 | #950 | 7 | 10,181 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #974 | 10 | 5,561 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,111 | 31 | 25,928 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Kirsti is popular in 23 countries — most recent births per country:
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