Kris

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Kris means "bearer of Christ" or "follower of Christ".
Pronunciation
K-ris
KRIS(English)
Popularity
The popularity of Kris has fluctuated over the years, but it is still considered a popular name in certain countries. It ranked #399 in popularity for boys' names in the United States in 2020.

cartoon of the name Kris
Cartoon of Kris

Kris Name meanings & History

Greek (short form of Kristopher). Kris means "bearer of Christ" or "follower of Christ". Short form of Kristian, Kristoffer and other names beginning with Kris. Kris is commonly used as a first name for boys, but it can also be used as a nickname for girls with names that start with "Kr" such as Kristina.

Zodiac Sign of Kris: Kundalini (Hindu, for power) Scorpio

Synonyms of Kris:

K: Kundalini,Karate,Kind,Karma

R: Reason,Restless,Resourceful,Rational

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

S: Success,Status,Sex,Security,Solidity,Social Standing,Sensuality

Kris is:

  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Kris include Kris Jenner (media personality), Kris Kristofferson (actor and singer-songwriter), and Kris Allen (musician).

2.) Kris (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: (American) a short form of Kristine. A form of Chris.

Other Forms: Khris, Khriss, Khrys, Khryss, Kriss, Krys, Kryss


3.) Kris (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) short for Kristian and Kristopher

Other Forms: Krissy, Krys


4.) Kris (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) a form of Chris. A short form of Kristian, Kristofer, Kristopher.

Other Forms: Kriss, Krys


5.) Kris (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: (American) short for Kristina

Other Forms: Kaykay, Krissie, Krissy


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