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The baby name Kristjana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KRIS-tyah-nah (IPA: /ˈkrɪstjana/).

Kristjana is Icelandic in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Icelandic
Pronunciation: KRIS-tyah-nah (IPA: /ˈkrɪstjana/)

What is the meaning of the name Kristjana ?

The baby name Kristjana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KRIS-tyah-nah (IPA: /ˈkrɪstjana/).

Kristjana is Icelandic in Origin.

Kristjana is the Icelandic feminine counterpart of Kristján, the local form of Christian, ultimately from Latin Christianus and Greek Christianos, “a Christian; follower of Christ,” from Christos “anointed.” The name follows a common Nordic pattern of creating feminine forms by adding -a to the masculine base, with pronunciation roughly KRIST-ya-na in Icelandic.

Documented in Iceland since the 19th century and compatible with the country's patronymic system and naming laws, Kristjana has seen steady but modest use through the 20th and 21st centuries, remaining familiar without being ubiquitous. Close cognates include Kristiane (Norwegian/Danish), Christiane (German/French), and Kristiana/Kristina/Christina; in Iceland a parallel form is Kristín. Diminutives such as Kris and Jana appear in international contexts. Related masculine forms include Kristján, Kristian, and Christian. The name conveys a clear Christian heritage while feeling distinctly Nordic.

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Kristjana – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Iceland Girls 0 #29 37 132
Iceland Girls 2023 #42 632 60
AL 0 #72 5 2,372
GR 0 #134 2 3,911
AL Girls 0 #154 72 4,141
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
GR Girls 0 #242 8 6,293
HR Girls 0 #293 2 3,687
AL Boys 0 #301 3 5,122
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
IT Girls 0 #1,401 46 9,415

Kristjana is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
AL
DK
GR
HR

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People also ask about Kristjana

Kristjana is predominantly a girl's name.
Kristjana is a 3 syllable name, pronounced KRIS-tyah-nah (IPA: /ˈkrɪstjana/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Kristina, Kristine, Christina, Kristianna, Krista and Kristin.
Across languages, Kristjana has these equivalents: Christina (English), Kristina (Scandinavian/Slavic), Cristina (Spanish/Italian/Romanian), Kristine (Scandinavian/English), Kirsten (Danish/Norwegian), and 3 more.
Yes, very popular — Kristjana ranked #42 in Iceland in 2023.