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The Name Kris - Origin and Meaning of Kris
  



The Name Kris - Origin and Meaning of Kris


Gender

Masculine and Feminine

Origin of the Name Kris

Greek

Usage of the Name Kris

English

Meaning of the Name Kris

The name Kris is a short form of Kristopher, Kristoffer, Kristian and other names beginning with "Kris".

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Kris Kristofferson (born 1936), an American male singer, songwriter, actor, and writer; Kris Pope (born 1976), a Canadian actor; Kristina Dörfer, known as Kris (born 1984), a German female singer and actress; Kris Allen (born 1985), an American male singer and songwriter.

Names Related to Kris

Refer to the following lists: names related to Christopher  |  names related to Christian.
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