Kris Name Meaning & Origin
Kris
Pronunciation: KRIS (key)
Origin of the name Chris:
Short form of Christian, derived from the Latin christiānus (a Christian, a follower of Christ), which is from the Greek christianos (a Christian, a follower of Christ). Short: Chris
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