Unisex name
Kris name meaning
“follower of Christ; the anointed one”
Kris is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning follower of Christ or the anointed one, depending on its longer form. It is a short form of Kristian, Kristina, or Kristoforus. These names contain Greek Christos, meaning anointed; Kristian specifically means follower of Christ.
What does Kris mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Kris
Kris is an established short form of Kristian, Kristina, or Kristoforus. Those names contain Greek Christos, 'the anointed one'; Kristian specifically means 'follower of Christ'.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Kris
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Kris, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Kris: follower of Christ; the anointed one
- Chrisye: follower of Christ
- Laurence: from Laurentum
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Meaning of each word
- Kris: follower of Christ; the anointed one
- Yustus: just and upright
- Joey: may God add
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Kris Heronimus
Meaning of each word
- Kris: follower of Christ; the anointed one
- Heronimus: a sacred name
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Meaning of each word
- Stepanus: crown or victory wreath
- Kris: follower of Christ; the anointed one
- Yordan: that which flows down
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Kris Andrianus
Meaning of each word
- Kris: follower of Christ; the anointed one
- Andrianus: from Hadria
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Meaning of each word
- Kris: follower of Christ; the anointed one
- Mikha: who is like God?
- Yopi: may God add
How to pronounce Kris
| Syllables | 1 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦿꦶꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮢᮤᮞ᮪ |
Is Kris a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Kris is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Kris ranks #173 among unisex names in our data sample (18 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Kris
Names with related meanings
- Nurdin♂Light of the faith
- Iman♂Faith, belief in God
- Zainuddin♂Adornment of the faith
- Muslim♂One who submits to God
- Ilyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Christian♂Follower of Christ's teachings
- Burhanuddin♂Proof of the faith's truth
- Elly♀My God is my oath
- Hasanuddin♂Beauty of the faith
- Huda♂Guidance toward the right path
- Syarifuddin♂Nobility of the faith
- Syamsuddin♂Sun symbolizing the light of faith
Famous people named Kris
- Kris Biantoro · b. 1938
- Kris Sumono · b. 1958
- Kris Budiman
- Kris Anjar · b. 1987
- Kris Doni Indriarto
- Kris Wartabone · b. 1963
- Kris Andaryati · b. 1982
- Kris Mandalina · b. 1965
- Kris Murib · b. 1991
- Kris Pramono
- Kris Susmantoro · b. 1973
- Kris Widiarso · b. 1957
FAQ about the name Kris
What is the meaning of Kris?
Kris means follower of Christ; the anointed one. Kris is an established short form of Kristian, Kristina, or Kristoforus. Those names contain Greek Christos, 'the anointed one'; Kristian specifically means 'follower of Christ'.
Is Kris a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Kris is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Kris?
Kris is of Greek, Latin and European origin.
How many syllables does Kris have?
Kris has 1 syllable (Kris) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Kris?
Kris ranks #173 among unisex names in our data sample (18 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Kris?
Some ideas: Kris Chrisye Laurence; Kris Yustus Joey; Kris Heronimus.
Famous people named Kris?
Notable people named Kris include Kris Biantoro, Kris Sumono, Kris Budiman.
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