Boy name
Tristan name meaning
“sorrowful, in traditional interpretation”
Tristan is a masculine European name commonly linked to the traditional meaning “sorrowful.” It derives from the Celtic form Drustan, whose original meaning is uncertain. The sorrowful interpretation developed later through an association with Latin tristis, rather than from an established meaning of Drustan.
What does Tristan mean?
Sorrowful, in traditional interpretation
In Indonesian: sedih, menurut penafsiran tradisional
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Tristan
This European name derives from Celtic Drustan, whose original meaning is uncertain. The interpretation 'sorrowful' arose through a later association with Latin tristis.
How to pronounce Tristan
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦿꦶꦱ꧀ꦠꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮢᮤᮞ᮪ᮒᮔ᮪ |
Is Tristan a boy’s name?
Yes, Tristan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Tristan ranks #4,898 among boy names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Tristan
Famous people named Tristan
- Tristan Alif Naufal · b. 2004
- Tristan Juliano · b. 1997
- Tristan Zulkifli
FAQ about the name Tristan
What is the meaning of Tristan?
Tristan means sorrowful, in traditional interpretation. This European name derives from Celtic Drustan, whose original meaning is uncertain. The interpretation 'sorrowful' arose through a later association with Latin tristis.
Is Tristan a boy’s name?
Yes, Tristan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Tristan have?
Tristan has 2 syllables (Tris-tan) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Tristan?
Tristan ranks #4,898 among boy names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Tristan?
Notable people named Tristan include Tristan Alif Naufal, Tristan Juliano, Tristan Zulkifli.
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