name
Kristján
KRIST-yawn
/ˈkrɪstjɑːn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
kristján
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Greek/Icelandic (Iceland/Scandinavia)
- Meaning
- Icelandic form of Christian; follower of Christ
- Gender
- male
Pronunciation tips
'J' in Icelandic is always like English 'y'; the accent on 'á' indicates a long vowel
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