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How to pronounce Tristan (TRIS-tan)

Tristan

TRIS-tan

TRIStan

Celtic origin from Arthurian legend. Two syllables, stress on the first.

Notes

Celtic origin from Arthurian legend. Two syllables, stress on the first.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Celtic
Meaning
tumult, sad (from Arthurian legend)

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Tris
  • Tristo
Why we shorten names like this →

Popularity

Sir Tristan was a Knight of the Round Table; Tristan and Iseult is a famous medieval romance.

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