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Boy/GirlPronounced English /ˈkɹɪs/; Flemish /ˈkrɪs/Dutch language family

Kris

Short form of Kristian, Kristoffer and other names beginning with Kris.

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Kris is a boy/girl name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈkɹɪs/; Flemish /ˈkrɪs/.

GenderBoy/Girl
PronunciationEnglish /ˈkɹɪs/; Flemish /ˈkrɪs/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

Short form of Kristian, Kristoffer and other names beginning with Kris.

Notes and context

Usage: english, flemish, danish

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