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Gender Masculine
Usage Dutch (Rare), German (Rare), West Frisian
Other Forms FormsCerst (archaic spelling)
Meaning & History
Short form of masculine names that start with Kerst-, such as Kersten and Kerstian.This name is etymologically related to medieval Dutch Kerst meaning "Christ" and modern Dutch kerst meaning "Christmas". As a result, some Dutch speakers will associate the name with these meanings (particularly the latter one).