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Kris

/KRIHS/
English Male

Kris is a English name meaning "Follower of Christ". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Kris is typically a diminutive, derived from names like Christopher (Greek: Christophoros, meaning "Christ-bearer") or Christian (Latin: Christianus, meaning "follower of Christ").

Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic KRIHS
IPA ˈkɹɪs

Say it as KRIHS. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

  • · Kris Kristofferson - Singer-songwriter
  • · Kris Jenner - Television Personality
  • · Kris Allen - Singer

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