Kirsten
Kirsten is a German female given name.
Kirsten is used as a proper name for a female.
Did you know?
- In some older German naming traditions, Kirsten was occasionally used as a unisex name, though it became almost exclusively female in the 20th century.
- The name is rooted in the Greek word Christos, meaning 'anointed one'.
- In modern Germany, the name Kirsten is often associated with the 'baby boomer' generation, meaning a person with this name is more likely to be a grandmother than a toddler.
Examples in context
- Tycho verliebte sich in Kirsten, eine Bürgerliche.Tycho fell in love with Kirsten, a commoner.This sentence is useful for seeing Kirsten used in a narrative context.Tatoeba #6140171 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6109143 by Hybrid
- Das ist Kirsten.That is Kirsten.
- Ich habe Kirsten gestern getroffen.I met Kirsten yesterday.
Example conversation
Julian and Sarah are talking about a friend at a cafe.
- JulianKennst du Kirsten?Do you know Kirsten?
- SarahJa, Kirsten ist sehr nett.Yes, Kirsten is very nice.
- JulianWir sollten sie besuchen.We should visit her.
- SarahDas ist eine gute Idee.That is a good idea.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
