Karsten

The first name Karsten is a Low German variant of the biblical name Christian and means 'the Christian' or 'follower of Christ'. In Germany, Karsten was particularly popular as a boys' name in the 1960s and 1970s, but has since experienced a decline and is now rarely given.

What does the name Karsten mean?

Karsten is a Low German form of Christian and carries the meaning 'the Christian' or 'follower of Christ'. Particularly in the 1960s and 1970s, Karsten was a sought-after first name for boys, but it lost popularity after that time and is rarely used today. An alternative spelling is Carsten, which is even somewhat more common in Germany. The gender-neutral form Kersten is extremely rare, while Kirsten, an earlier male variant, is now almost exclusively used for women.

Where does the name Karsten come from?

The origin of the name Karsten lies, similar to Christian, in Ancient Greek. It comes from the ancient Greek term 'christós', which means 'the anointed one, the Messiah'. From this term, the ancient Greek name 'Christianos' developed first, followed by the Latin form Christianus.

How do you pronounce Karsten?

The pronunciation of Karsten is two syllables and characterized by a variety of consonants. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Kars-ten' [ˈkaʁstn̩], with the emphasis on the first syllable with the open A. The dense consonant cluster '-rstn' at the end gives the name a certain solidity. Karsten sounds down-to-earth and stable - distinctive, structured, and influenced by Nordic elements.

When is the name day of Karsten?

Since Karsten is a variant of Christian, it shares the name days on March 21, May 14, July 27, August 16, November 12, December 4, and December 25.

Popularity

In Germany, Karsten is considered one of the common first names. In 2022, it ranked 2,983rd in the list of the most common male baby names. Its highest ranking was 14th in 1966. In the last ten years, Karsten has been given as a first name about 80 times, placing it 2,792nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,762nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Kaerstchen / Kalle / Karschden / Karschti / Karson / Karssi / Karst / Karstador / Karsti / Karstinette / Karsto / Karstön / Kaschde / Kasche / Kaschi / Kasi / Kasten / Kasti / Katsche

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Famous people

• David Karsten Daniels (musician from the USA)
• Hans-Karsten Raecke (German composer)
• Karsten Baron (German football player)
• Karsten Böttcher (German football player)
• Karsten Danzmann (German physicist)
• Karsten Dümmel (writer from Germany)
• Karsten Hoydal (writer from the Faroe Islands)
• Karsten Huck (German rider)
• Karsten Imort (football player from Germany)
• Karsten Jensen (Danish footballer)
• Karsten Johansen (football player from Denmark)
• Karsten Kroon (Dutch racing cyclist)
• Karsten Kruschel (writer from Germany)
• Karsten Kühn (actor)
• Karsten Löwe (German musician)
• Karsten Meyer (sailor)
• Karsten Morschett (German actor)
• Karsten Müller (German chess player)
• Karsten Muller (German chess player)
• Karsten Neitzel (football player from Germany)